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With flu season underway, BC Federation of Labour presses for 15 days of paid sick leaveThe call for 15 days comes after the organization held a recent convention in Vancouver with more than 1,000 delegates in attendance.PoliticsDec 6, 2022
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B.C. government concerned amid Freshii’s move to outsource jobs with virtual cashiersB.C. Labour Minister Harry Bains weighs in after the healthy fast-food chain launched "Percy" as its new virtual cashier in Toronto-area locations to address the labour shortage.EconomyApr 29, 2022
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British Columbia’s new paid sick leave policy takes effectThe government says eligible employees will be guaranteed those sick days, provided they've worked for their employer for at least 90 days.PoliticsJan 1, 2022
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B.C. becomes first province to introduce five days of permanent paid sick leaveThe British Columbia government released details of a permanent paid sick leave program.HealthNov 24, 2021
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B.C. to introduce legislation requiring employers to pay workers who miss shifts for COVID vaccineThe B.C. government is set to introduce legislation on Monday afternoon requiring employees to pay workers who miss work to get the COVID-19 vaccine.EconomyApr 19, 2021
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British Columbia considers paid time off for workers to get COVID-19 vaccinePremier John Horgan says B.C. is looking to follow Saskatchewan's lead in amending labour codes.PoliticsMar 24, 2021
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‘Do it at home’: B.C. officials urge small gatherings on eve of Diwali'You want to make sure your family, yourself are safe. These are your parents, your brothers and sisters, these are your children and your neighbours.'HealthNov 13, 2020
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B.C. hotel workers start hunger strike to create awareness around industry layoffsHotel workers are calling on the provincial government to put in place protections to keep their jobs in place once the economy rebounds.EconomyAug 10, 2020
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B.C. extends temporary COVID-19 layoff provisionsBusiness groups have warned of widespread bankruptcies if forced to pay out severance for staff they intended to bring back as the economy reopens.PoliticsJun 25, 2020
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Coronavirus won’t stop B.C. from hiking minimum wage Monday: MinisterThe B.C. government announced a series of minimum wage increases in 2018 and the June 1st wage boost goes up 75 cents per hour to $14.60.EconomyMay 31, 2020
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