British Columbia

BC’s diverse economy is dominated by film and TV production, technology, forestry, and tourism. The cost of living is notably high, particularly in Vancouver and Victoria, while wages are above average thanks to the strong presence of tech and film industries.

British Columbia Leave & Compensation

All you need to know about employee’s leave, compensation, statutory holidays, vacation and other entitlements under

Checklist of Essential HR Policies for British Columbia

The policies every employer operating in British Columbia must have.

Month In Review – British Columbia

LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS New Laws  Jan 30: British Columbia and

Additional Tools, Insight & Solutions Search

Business Travel to Dangerous Destinations Safety Policy

The key to managing the risk is to get out in front of it by implementing a policy establishing [...]

Secret Recordings In The Workplace Can Lead To Dismissal

The British Columbia Court of Appeal decision Shalagin v. Mercer Celgar Limited Partnership, 2023 [...]

Workplace Culture As An Excuse: Can A “Racist Culture” Be A Mitigating Factor?

A recent Alberta arbitration decision puts renewed focus on a familiar argument in workplace [...]

Pensions And Benefits: Recent Policy And Case Law

Legislative and regulatory initiatives are reshaping the landscape for pension plans and employee [...]

Can I Still Claim Constructive Dismissal If I Was Moved To An Easier Role?

Cynthia Lazar answers labour & employment questions in The Globe and Mail. THE QUESTION I was [...]

British Columbia To Eliminate Sick Notes For Short-Term Absences: What Employers Need To Know

Effective this fall, Bill 11 will amend the Employment Standards Act to remove the requirement for [...]

Sexual Assault After A Company Social Event: What Are The Employer’s Obligations?

At the beginning of the year, the Administrative Labour Tribunal (the "ALT") handed down a landmark [...]

EI Sickness Benefits And Long-Term Disability In 2026: How To Avoid Gaps, Offsets, And Denials When You Can’t Work

When you stop working for medical reasons, the first question is often practical, not legal: how do [...]

HR Policies That You Must Revise In 2026 Checklist

While laws change every year, 2026 was an unusually busy year with significant new employment laws [...]

Employment & Labour – Top Ten Decisions Of 2025

This year has introduced important changes across the employment and labour landscape. We have [...]

Top 8 Payroll Changes for 2026

What HR and payroll managers need to know when completing their T4s and year-end tax filings.

Year In Review 2025: Canadian Digital Policy

Canada's digital policy agenda was reshaped in 2025 as elections, prorogation, and legislative [...]

Bill 30: What B.C. Employers Need To Know About The New Serious Illness Or Injury Leave

The B.C. government has introduced Bill 30, the Employment Standards (Serious Illness or Injury [...]

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