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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to become Statutory Holiday in BC
The BC Government has introduced a bill to make September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a provincial statutory holiday. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was first recognized by Canada in 2021 and is already recognized […]
Canada might be heading towards a recession: Issues employers should keep in mind
With many, including former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, predicting that Canada will enter into a recession in early 2023 there are several important factors employers should keep in mind. Recessions inherently spark anxiety due to the inability to […]
Reasonable notice period capped at 24 months absent special circumstances
In a recent ruling the Supreme Court of British Columbia has reaffirmed that notice periods for wrongful dismissal in BC are capped at an upper limit of 24 months, absent special circumstances. In Okano v Cathay Pacific Airway Limited, 2022 […]
BC introduces single-step union certification
Bill 10, titled the Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2022, received Royal Assent on June 2, 2022. The Bill was sponsored by The Honourable Harry Bains, the Minister of Labour, and introduces a number of changes to the Labour Relations […]
4 key areas your remote work policy should cover
As we progress through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing more businesses adopt a hybrid model workplace with some employees returning to the office and others continuing to work from home. With this new model likely to become the norm […]
Episode 7: Same workforce, different workplaces – Key considerations for adapting to remote work realities
In this episode, we discuss the new realities for employers in the post-pandemic workplace, including addressing health and safety issues for remote workers.
Paid COVID-19 vaccination leave in place for B.C.
On April 27, the BC government’s amendments to the Employment Standards Act were passed providing employees with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of their vaccine. The amendments are retroactive to April 19, 2021. Pursuant […]
BC introduces COVID-19 vaccine paid leave
As discussed in a previous communique, the BC Government amended the Employment Standards Regulation, BC Reg 396/95, to create an unpaid leave for employees who require leave to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to assist a dependant who is being vaccinated […]
Workplace closures and a new Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant in BC
In a recent joint statement, Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have advised that a new provincial health officer Expedited Workplace Closure Order is in place. Effective April 12, if an investigation determines […]
