BC’s Minister of Labour has announced that there will be a further extension to the maximum temporary COVID-related layoff periods allowed under the BC Employment Standards Act. In cases of COVID-related layoffs, the maximum allowable temporary layoff period will be extended from…
On March 23, 2020, new job protections were added for employees in BC who are ill or injured or who are unable to work due to COVID-19. Bill 16, which amends the Employment Standards Act, provides mandatory unpaid leave entitlements…
Employers need to be aware that they are required to maintain a log of all hours worked for every employee who is protected by the BC Employment Standards Act. Failure to do so may result in liability to the employer. This…