JD Supra

British Columbia Statute on Minimum Employment Standards for App-based Gig Workers Receives Royal Assent, But Relevant Provisions Not Yet in Force

On November 30, 2023, Bill 48 – 2023: Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 48), received Royal Assent from the Government of British Columbia (BC). Bill 48 is a statute pertaining to minimum ...

B.C. to require employers to provide leave for illness, injury

Injured or sick workers will be able to take up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period to undergo medical ...
JD Supra

British Columbia Court Finds Termination Clause Enforceable Because it Complied with Statutory Individual Notice Provisions

In Forbes v. Glenmore Printing Ltd., 2023 BCSC 25, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (BC) disagreed with the employee’s argument that the termination clause in his employment agreement was invalid ...
Canadian HR Reporter

B.C. proposes extended job-protected leave for workers facing serious illness or injury

If passed, the change would allow employees to take up to 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period ...
The Free Press

B.C. looks to give workers 27 weeks of unpaid medical leave, job protection

The provincial government is looking to amend the Employment Standards Act to give British Columbians up to 27 weeks of ...
The Canadian Press on MSN

Unpaid leave in B.C. for ‘catastrophic’ illness, injury to be extended: Eby

Eby told a news conference in Victoria that the change would take effect this fall if the bill is passed by his New Democrat ...
Canadian HR Reporter

Looking for new employees? Follow these hiring requirements

Canadian employers face new legislation governing recruitment and hiring in multiple provinces. Here are some key legal requirements ...