With summer approaching, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to take proactive measures to protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfire …
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FeaturedPayroll
B.C. launches online tool for pay transparency reporting, reveals 17% gender pay gap
British Columbia has launched an online reporting tool aimed at helping employers efficiently prepare pay transparency reports, as mandated by the B.C. …
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British Columbia has announced an open call for individuals interested in joining its Provincial Committee on Anti-Racism. This new committee will play …
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Legislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
B.C. implements new road safety regulations requiring drivers to leave room for pedestrians, cyclists
Effective June 3, drivers in British Columbia are required to maintain new minimum distances from pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The …
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FeaturedLegislation & Compliance
B.C.’s whistleblower legislation expands to public post-secondary institutions
As of June 1, 2024, employees in public post-secondary institutions in British Columbia will benefit from new protections under the Public Interest …
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More than 500 workers are on strike at the Gibraltar copper mine in central British Columbia, about 200 kilometres south of Prince …
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A new helpline has been introduced in British Columbia to support individuals who witness or experience racist incidents. The Racist Incident Helpline, …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
New regulation mandates in-cab warning devices for dump box commercial vehicles in B.C.
Starting June 1, 2024, all commercial vehicles with dump boxes in British Columbia will be required to have in-cab warning devices to …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor alleges Amazon ramped up hiring at B.C. warehouse ahead of union vote
Unifor has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Amazon amid a vote by workers at a Delta, B.C., warehouse over whether …
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Benefits
B.C. continues to provide full coverage for COVID-19 antiviral medication for high-risk people
Adults in British Columbia who are at high risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 can continue to access the antiviral medication nirmatrelvir-ritonavir …