Harry Bains

• B.C. government concerned amid Freshii’s move to outsource jobs with virtual cashiers

  B.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.

  Economy

  Apr 29
  
• British Columbia’s new paid sick leave policy takes effect

  The government says eligible employees will be guaranteed those sick days, provided they've worked for their employer for at least 90 days.

  Politics

  Jan 1
  
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• B.C. becomes first province to introduce five days of permanent paid sick leave

  The British Columbia government released details of a permanent paid sick leave program.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2021
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• B.C. to introduce legislation requiring employers to pay workers who miss shifts for COVID vaccine

  The 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.

  Economy

  Apr 19, 2021
• British Columbia considers paid time off for workers to get COVID-19 vaccine

  Premier John Horgan says B.C. is looking to follow Saskatchewan's lead in amending labour codes. 

  Politics

  Mar 24, 2021
• ‘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.'

  Health

  Nov 13, 2020
• B.C. hotel workers start hunger strike to create awareness around industry layoffs

  Hotel workers are calling on the provincial government to put in place protections to keep their jobs in place once the economy rebounds.

  Economy

  Aug 10, 2020
• B.C. extends temporary COVID-19 layoff provisions

  Business groups have warned of widespread bankruptcies if forced to pay out severance for staff they intended to bring back as the economy reopens.

  Politics

  Jun 25, 2020
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• Coronavirus won’t stop B.C. from hiking minimum wage Monday: Minister

  The 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.

  Economy

  May 31, 2020
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• WorkSafeBC to conduct random inspections as economy reopens under COVID-19

  Premier John Horgan has said some sectors are still concerned they don't have the proper guidance on how to operate.

  Politics

  May 21, 2020