WorkSafeBC has published a new practice directive on Cannabis for Medical Purposes. This practice directive was developed to provide guidance to WorkSafeBC officers on the principles to be considered when adjudicating a request for coverage of cannabis to address the effects of a compensable condition.
The board of directors of the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) recently approved a project to study the impact of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) on the organization’s members across the province.
The province announced it will be raising the general working age from 12 to 16 and defining the types of jobs appropriate for those under 16.
Officials explained Employment Standards Act changes will go into effect on Oct. 15.
This comprehensive guide explains best practices for window and door replacement in wood-frame buildings, from single-family homes to multi-unit residential buildings.
The Policy, Regulation and Research Division of WorkSafeBC (PRRD) would like to advise you of policy changes reflecting legislative amendments to the Workers Compensation Act (Act) coming into effect on January 1, 2021.
With many British Columbians still working remotely, employers are likely counting on the COVID-19 vaccine to get people safely back to the office.
Proposed prompt payment legislation for the construction industry is expected to go into effect next June in Alberta, construction industry leaders said.
