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

Sick Days: 5 paid sick days a year (beginning Jan. 1, […]

Checklist of Essential HR Policies for British Columbia

The policies every employer operating in British Columbia must have. […]

Month In Review – British Columbia

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Compassionate Care Leave Policy (General)

Caring for an elderly parent care or other close family member who’s on the verge of death is an [...]

Compassionate Care Leave Policy Template (Federal Version)

Caring for an elderly parent care or other close family member who’s on the verge of death is an [...]

Compassionate Care Leave Policy Template (Alberta Version)

Caring for an elderly parent care or other close family member who’s on the verge of death is an [...]

Family Medical Leave Policy Template (Ontario Version)

Caring for an elderly parent care or other close family member who’s on the verge of death is an [...]

Compassionate Care Leave Compliance Game Plan

The 10 things you must do to honour employees’ compassionate care leave rights.

Compassionate Care Leave Policy Template (British Columbia Version)

Caring for an elderly parent care or other close family member who’s on the verge of death is an [...]

OHS Work Refusals – Know The Laws Of Your Province

OHS Work Refusal Policy (BC Version)

Refusing to perform assigned work is normally an act of insubordination worthy of discipline. But [...]

Hours of Work Compliance Game Plan

Are you risking employment standards liability for overworking your employees?

Hours of Work Policy

Here’s a template policy establishing hours of work requirements and procedures based on the [...]

Hours of Work Limitations – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Parental Leave Compliance Game Plan

12 steps for complying with employment standards law parental leave requirements.

B.C. Court Of Appeal Confirms That Secretly Recording Conversations With Co-Workers Can Be Just Cause For Dismissal

In Shalagin v. Mercer Celgar Limited Partnership, 2023 BCCA 373 (CanLII), the British Columbia [...]

Age Discrimination Exemptions – Know The Laws Of Your Province