By Christina Catenacci LL.B.
On May 6, 2011, WorksafeBC amended its guidelines that have been in place since 1999 regarding refusing unsafe work. The main...
The Stanley Cup playoffs can be “do or die” for employers, according to the recruitment and retention experts at the British Columbia Human Resources...
Vancity has become a Living Wage Employer—the largest organization in Canada to adopt this policy.
A living wage is different than minimum wage; it reflects...
It’s estimated that by 2019, more than three-quarters of all jobs will require at least some post-secondary education. B.C.’s new $3-million Targeted Skills Shortage...
The Business Council of British Columbia has voiced support for the broad package of changes to the HST announced by Finance Minister Kevin Falcon.
The...
Keeping an eye on population trends for workplace planning? Encourage employees to comply with Canada’s 2011 Census.
Early in May, yellow census packages will be...
On April 28, Premier Christy Clark announced the Interior and Northern winners of the Premier's Innovation and Excellence Awards—amongst them a BC HRMA member.
Joanne...
By Dominique Launay, Karen M. Sargeant and Brian P. Smeenk
On each occasion of a federal election, questions arise about the right of an employee...
