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. […]

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Alert: April 1 2024 Minimum Wage Increases Across Canada

On April 1, 2024 minimum wage increases come into effect in several provinces, territories, and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Payroll Deduction Authorization Form

PAYROLL DEDUCTION AUTHORIZATION FORM Employee Information: Employee Name: Employee ID: Department: [...]

CPP Changes Memo

CANADA PENSION PLAN Update To: All Employees From: [Your Name/Position] Date: [Date] Subject: [...]

Statutory Holidays – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Six of Canada’s 14 jurisdictions—Federal, BC, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Prince Edward [...]

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