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Burnaby roofing company gets sixth WorkSafeBC fine for improper fall protection

Burnaby roofing company gets sixth WorkSafeBC fine for improper fall protection

Abian Roofing, owned by Burnaby's Chuan Qiang Shi, has been fined $20,000 for workers at a Chilliwack worksite not using proper fall protection.
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Building a personal brand, even if your employer doesn’t want you to

Building a personal brand, even if your employer doesn’t want you to

Personal brands on social media provide benefits for individuals and corporations, but not every employer is on board with letting their staff stand out
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B.C. city wants housing plan disclosure order quashed

B.C. city wants housing plan disclosure order quashed

A freedom of information request sought information on a wide range of housing data covering November 2019 to July 15, 2021.
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Investment regulator imposed $14M in enforcement penalties in latest fiscal year

Investment regulator imposed $14M in enforcement penalties in latest fiscal year

TORONTO — Canada's investment product regulator says it imposed more than $14 million in fines and other financial enforcements in its last fiscal year.
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Workers picket Hyatt Regency Vancouver in one-day strike, more action possible

Workers picket Hyatt Regency Vancouver in one-day strike, more action possible

Meeting set for tomorrow was scheduled before employer knew of strike, representative says
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Worksafe offers heat stress warning

Worksafe offers heat stress warning

As temperatures rise to potentially record highs this week Worksafe offers some words of warning about heat stress – how to avoid it and what to do to keep workers safe in the extreme heat.
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Baldrey: Tension will heat up this summer ahead of 2024 B.C. election

Baldrey: Tension will heat up this summer ahead of 2024 B.C. election

Columnist Keith Baldrey explains MLA candidates and their leaders will be more active than ever these next two months.
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Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028

Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028

OTTAWA — Ottawa intends to ban the installation of oil furnaces in new construction as soon as 2028, Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced Tuesday.
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B.C. wineries can sell direct to Albertans again

B.C. wineries can sell direct to Albertans again

B.C. and Alberta resolve tax issues that prevented B.C. wineries selling direct to customers
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My employer reduced my vacation to two weeks from three. Is this legal?

My employer reduced my vacation to two weeks from three. Is this legal?

It is likely that a unilateral reduction of vacation time from three to two weeks would amount to constructive dismissal.
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