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Minimum Wage Increases Once Again in British Columbia
Effective June 1, 2022 the general minimum wage in BC increased to $15.65 per hour. BC now has the highest minimum wage of all provinces in Canada.
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B.C. NDP Delivers Again on Union Wish List
Bill 10, which largely eliminates secret ballot votes as a precondition of unionization and opens the door for yearly union raids in the construction industry, has now passed third reading and is expected to become “law” by June 2, 2022 when it receives Royal Assent.
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Recent COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Decisions
In recent weeks, arbitrators have released several new decisions related to COVID-19 vaccination policies implemented by employers. We provide an overview of these new decisions and how they compare to prior decisions
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Bill 88 Passes. Here’s What It Means for Ontario Employers
On April 11, 2022, the Working for Workers Act, 2022 became law. It establishes new rights for digital platform workers, increases penalties for violation of workplace health and safety rules, and imposes new requirements on employers.
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Significant Labour Friendly Changes Announced in British Columbia
The Provincial NDP government introduced Bill 10-2022, which stands to make significant labour friendly changes to British Columbia’s Labour Relations Code.
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ESDC Announces Key Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Federal Government has introduced the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Workforce Solutions Road Map, which introduces key changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
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B.C. Introducing Changes to Employer-Paid Sick Leave
The B.C. Government has introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act regarding the new five-day paid sick leave entitlement introduced this year.
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The Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)
The Federal Government has introduced an emergency immigration program, the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET), in response to the current crisis in Ukraine.
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