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Opening of BC Human Rights Commission

24. April 2020 0

In November 2018, amendments to the Human Rights Code, RSBC 1996, c 210 (the “Code”)came into force, allowing for the creation of the Human Rights Commission in BC (the “Commission”). Although BC previously had a Human Rights Commission, it was done away with in 2002, leaving a void in the BC human rights landscape. The ...

Changes Introduced to BC’s Employment Standards Act Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

25. March 2020 0

Posted by Deanna Froese

In light of the current crisis with COVID-19, the BC Legislature has introduced some changes to the Employment Standards Act, RSBC 1996, c 113. These changes came into force yesterday and may have significant impact for employees who need to or have taken time off due to COVID-19. First, after 90 days of consecutive employment ...

Key Points of the Financial Assistance Announced by the Government to Assist with the COVID-19 Pandemic

19. March 2020 0

Posted by Deanna Froese

On March 18, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as well as the Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, and the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz held press conferences to outline the measures that the government will be taking to assist Canadians as uncertainty surrounding the effects of COIVD-19 mounts. A significant portion of the ...

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Opening of BC Human Rights Commission

Changes Introduced to BC’s Employment Standards Act Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

Key Points of the Financial Assistance Announced by the Government to Assist with the COVID-19 Pandemic