Harris & Company LLP is one of Western Canada’s largest workplace law and advocacy firms. We provide practical advice and creative solutions for our clients.
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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Act recently received Royal Assent on March 9, 2023. Going forward, the day will be observed as a public holiday in BC each year on September 30th.
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BC has proposed new legislation aimed at identifying and reducing gender pay differences. If passed, employers will have to publish annual, publicly accessible pay transparency reports.
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#paygap #transparency #bill13
On July 11, 2022, a significant decision was awarded in favour of Coca Cola Canada Bottling Inc. in the matter of an arbitration pursuant to the Labour Relations Code, R.S.B.C. 1996 c. 244. Read our insights on this decision in our latest article: ow.ly/FmtC50K416O
More and more companies are hiring foreign workers to fill critical job shortages. Here is an article by our immigration lawyer, Jae-Yeon Lim, about three surprising facts that employers may not know about when hiring foreign workers. Learn more: ow.ly/9Plq50JxAWp
Employers in BC, are you aware of the recently approved amendments to BC's OH&S Regulation that take effect on August 22, 2022? Learn more: ow.ly/kquR50JtJt4
We are delighted to announce that our own Gavin Hume, QC and Donald Jordan, QC have been selected as thought leaders in Who's Who Legal - Labour & Employment Report 2022: ow.ly/v8S350JagRU
Is your organization among those that will be affected by the Accessible BC Act? Read our latest legal update to find out: ow.ly/EHKP50IQmvT
Did you know that employers have obligations for the health and safety of "other workers" in addition to their own workers? Our latest article sheds light on this often misunderstood issue: ow.ly/w4Rv50IV6iP
A number of awards by arbitrators across Canada have upheld vaccination policies. Learn about how the decision was reached in this case: ow.ly/qfVz50II2bc
Bill 10 proposes amendments to the Labour Relations Code which continue a pattern of changes to the certification process in BC that stem from recommendations made in 2018. Read about the new legislation here: ow.ly/wE2P50IEofK
Good news as clarity is provided on the test for family status discrimination in BC. Read more here: ow.ly/LsaC50Ixgan
The Minister of Labour has introduced Bill 19 with proposed amendments to paid sick leave entitlements under BC’s Employment Standards Act.
Find out what the changes would modify if enacted: ow.ly/Buos50IwqRh
Congratulations to our colleagues and peers who have been recognized in this year's Canadian Lexpert Directory. ow.ly/htpO50Ieqij
Harris’ Stephanie Vellins is participating as a session speaker on April 27 at this year’s HR Conference & Expo. Visit the link below and join us either in person or virtually. #HRCONF2022
Registration for the HR Conference & Expo is open! Register before Feb. 4th and receive a pre-conference workshop for FREE!
Find out more on how you can now experience conference two ways by following the link.
#HRCONF2022
cphrbc.ca/conf2022
Are you an employer looking for clarification regarding general release agreements in employment related disputes? Read about the latest Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal decision here: ow.ly/1ufI50HBQZl
Calling all federally regulated employers: are your workplace policies consistent with Bill C-3? Read about the amendments here: ow.ly/7Azn50HyoAx.
