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

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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 Minimum Wage Feb 26: British Columbia’s general

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Pay Equity Compliance Checklist Tool

The federal government, Ontario, and Québec have adopted pay equity laws requiring employers in [...]

Federally Regulated Employers: Time To Review Employment Agreements After Ontario Court Strikes Down Termination Clause

As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2026, it is a good time for employers in Canada to [...]

Minimum Wage Rates Across Canada 2026 – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Seven provinces and territories increased their minimum wage rates for inflation this Spring [...]

The Tumbler Ridge Tragedy: Is AI Above The Law?

Listen here What happens when a technology designed to serve humanity becomes complicit in its [...]

Canada Labour Code: New Equal Treatment Wage Obligations On The Horizon

The federal government is introducing a new equal wages framework under the Canada Labour Code (the [...]

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 [...]

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