Checklist of Essential HR Policies for British Columbia

The policies every employer operating in British Columbia must have.

What HR policies do we need to have in our province?

That is the one question we at HR Compliance Insider get the most. The basic answer is that you need policies to ensure compliance with your jurisdiction’s employment standards, human rights and OHS regulations, as well as the so-called common law which governs issues like termination, employment contracting and general workplace conduct. However, there are also slight variations by province. So, we’ve decided to create a Checklist of essential HR policies in each part of Canada. Here’s a BC version.

Must-Have HR Policies for BC Employers

Anti-Discrimination Policy (you can also have separate policies for racial, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, family status, criminal background and other protected characteristics)

Reasonable Accommodations Policy

Equal Pay for Equal Work Policy*

Workplace Accessibility Policy

Bullying & Cyberbullying Policy

Workplace Violence & Harassment Policy*

Domestic Violence in the Workplace Policy*

Respectful Workplace Policy

Personal Privacy in the Workplace Policy
Computer, Social Networking & Internet Use Policy

Workplace Data Security/Personal Privacy Policy

Flexible Benefits/Telecommuting/Work from Home Policy

Substance Abuse, Impairment & Fitness for Work Policy

Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy