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What Does Recreational Cannabis Mean For Liquor Licensees?
Recreational cannabis is now legal in Canada. Since this change in a century-old law, we have grappled with new questions and challenges for British Columbia’s liquor licensees.
Watch out Employers: WorkSafeBC Penalties are Increasing
Administrative penalties are fines imposed on employers for health and safety violations of the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and/or orders of WorkSafeBC, and for failure to take sufficient precautions to prevent workplace injuries or illnesses. Penalties are published as a deterrent and to highlight the importance of making workplaces safe.
Safety: For Both Your Employees and Your Business
Did you know there is direct relationship between safety and staying in business? It’s true. In BC, small businesses that fail after only one year of operation have an injury rate almost three times as high as those businesses that stay open for at least five years.
Employers Duty to Accommodate Child-Care Obligations
On April 21, 2023, the British Columbia Court of Appeal broadened the BC test for discrimination based on family status, in the case of British Columbia (Human Rights Tribunal) v. Gibraltar Mines Ltd. 2023 BCCA 168. Since 2004, the leading case on family status discrimination in the province was Health Sciences Assoc. of B.C. v.… Continue reading Employers Duty to Accommodate Child-Care Obligations
Grouse Mountain Ramps up their Safety Culture with the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program
Alithea tells us why Grouse Mountain implemented the COR Program.
Going Beyond Minimum Standards
Taking the extra step for safety. Read this full article about why Servus Specialty Cleaning decided to get COR certified.
Elevating your Health & Safety Program with the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program
Take the initiative and boost employee morale with strong health and safety practices.
Ask Sarah Best: Recruiting in Challenging Times
In the August issue of the Northern BC Tourism Association newsletter, Regional HR Consultant Sarah Best answers a question from an employer who is struggling to recruit new staff during these challenging times. Read Sarah's tips about handling recruitment challenges by evaluating their compensation strategy.
Safer Spaces course: A Different Perspective
Mikhail is a Summer Communications coop student at go2HR who took the Safer Spaces Worker Training course as a part of his orientation at go2HR. Here’s what Mikhail had to say about his experience with the training.
Using Total Compensation to Attract and Retain Talent in a Challenging Labour Market
As industry employers continue to compete for top talent, it is key to understand, position and communicate what your total compensation package is. But what is Total Compensation and how can business owners maximize their total compensation packages to meet employee needs of both current and prospective employees?