Human Capital Law & Policy

Alberta’s Demand for Workers is Affecting the Labour Market in BC

Alberta’s Demand for Workers is Affecting the Labour Market in BC

Within Canada there are no restrictions on labour mobility. People move freely between provinces to…

May 02, 2014 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Jobs, Income and Post-Secondary Education

Jobs, Income and Post-Secondary Education

By global standards, Canada is a well-educated nation. As of 2011, almost two-thirds of the…

January 30, 2014 - Human Capital Law & Policy

New WorkSafeBC Policies on Bullying and Harassment - A Review of the Duties of Employers in BC

New WorkSafeBC Policies on Bullying and Harassment - A Review of the Duties of Employers in BC

On July 1, 2012, Section 5.1(1)(a)(ii) of the Workers Compensation Act (the “Act”) was enacted.…

November 04, 2013 - Human Capital Law & Policy

BCBC Publication: Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada: Separating Fact from Fiction

BCBC Publication: Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada: Separating Fact from Fiction

Human Capital Policy and Law Volume 3, Issue 3 The increase in the number of temporary foreign…

July 25, 2013 - Human Capital Law & Policy

A Review of Trends in Union Density

A Review of Trends in Union Density

An examination of the evolution of the position of trade unions in the overall labour market…

May 03, 2013 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Mental Disorder Claims Under the Workers' Compensation Act - A Human Resources/Labour Relations Perspective

Mental Disorder Claims Under the Workers' Compensation Act - A Human Resources/Labour Relations Perspective

Section 5.1 of the Workers’ Compensation Act (the WCA) was enacted effective July 1, 2012. The…

February 26, 2013 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Canada's Economic Immigration Program to be Transformed

Canada's Economic Immigration Program to be Transformed

The Conservative government is embarking on a major overhaul of Canada’s economic immigration…

December 07, 2012 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Post-Secondary Education A Key Determinant of Economic Success

Post-Secondary Education A Key Determinant of Economic Success

Human Capital Law and Policy v2 n4 Reports from the BC Progress Board and the recent Commission on…

September 20, 2012 - Human Capital Law & Policy

2012 Federal Budget: Some Key Issues for Employers

2012 Federal Budget: Some Key Issues for Employers

Human Capital Law and Policy v2 n2 The 2012 federal budget tabled by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty…

July 24, 2012 - Human Capital Law & Policy

So You Think You're Not The Employer...

So You Think You're Not The Employer...

Human Capital Law and Policy v2 n1 Many organizations arrange their corporate affairs and…

July 24, 2012 - Human Capital Law & Policy

EI Rate Consultation - Are Employers Paying True Insurance Premiums?

EI Rate Consultation - Are Employers Paying True Insurance Premiums?

Human Capital Law and Policy v1 n3 On August 18, 2011 the Canada Employment Insurance Financing…

July 24, 2012 - Human Capital Law & Policy

Immigration Consultation - Employers Need to Respond

Immigration Consultation - Employers Need to Respond

Human Capital Law and Policy v1 n2 On August 29, 2011, the Federal Government, under Citizenship,…

July 23, 2012 - Human Capital Law & Policy