Organization must adhere to the existing legislation in the areas of Employment Standards, Human Rights, Employment Insurance, pension or retirement benefits, labour relations and Occupational Health and Safety.

Regularly reviewing key government websites and connecting with an HR and/or legal professional can help you ensure that your organization’s employment practices are in compliance with current legislation in your jurisdiction. Issues may include, but are not limited to, wages, leave options, bonuses, advancement opportunities, termination pay and more. Auditing your compliance with legislation annually is time consuming yet critical to the sustainability of your organization.

The following are areas where you need to comply with relevant legislation:

• Employment Standards Act – sets out the minimum standards that apply in most workplaces in British Columbia.
• Employers, including nonprofit organizations, need to be aware of Human Rights Code as it applies to all practices of employment.
• Occupational health and safety legislation regulates the standards of workplace health and safety.
• Compensation and benefits must adhere to the existing legislation in the areas of Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plans and other benefits.