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Young and New Workers: Regulations
In this section, you will find the specific Occupational Health and Safety Regulation that governs young and new workers as defined by WorkSafeBC. You will be able to determine the impact of the Regulation — since regulatory guidelines and implementation policies will vary from sector to sector across many industries — by reading through the definitions to see which best suit your particular business. Remember that many of the young and new workers “guidelines” are just that, and do not necessarily meet all the compliance requirements.
Tips to Mitigate and Manage Workplace Violence
Health and safety concerns in the workplace tend to focus on accidents. While this area of health and safety is most common, provisions must be made for a more malevolent risk: workplace violence. Violence against your employees can occur in two ways. The perpetrator may be another member of the staff or a member of the public. Although employee-to-employee violence is an important risk for your business, taking a look at guest-to-employee violence provides some strong take-away lessons that you can apply across your operations. Typically associated with alcohol and drug intoxication or guest frustration, workplace violence comes in many forms ranging from physical harm and attack to verbal abuse and threats. Here are some pointers on recognizing potential warning signs and providing a safe environment for your employees.
Security in Your Workplace
This article describes safety tips for protecting employees against violent incidents involving members of the public.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
The presence and use of hazardous materials pose significant risks to workers in the tourism and hospitality industry including janitors and housekeepers, maintenance staff, and specialized workers like ski technicians and others. Explore the information below to learn more about the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Program and what aspects of it may be required for your business.
Safe Work Procedures for Staff Working Alone
In addition to any other written safe work procedures, employers must develop and implement a procedure for checking on the well-being of employees who are working alone or in isolation.
Make That Phone Call: Every Job Applicant Deserves Some Kind Of Response
Think you have exhausted your candidate pool? Think again. One strategy to recruit for vacant positions is to revisit past applicants who may be back on the market, or may still be passively looking for work. Or, some candidates who may not have met qualifications or been chosen for a previous role may still be well-suited for other positions in your company.
10 Reasons Why Recruiting and Retaining Baby Boomers Will Improve Your Business and Your Bottom Line
The business case has less to do with traditional retention than with the links between flexibility and engagement and between engagement and business results.
Hiring Young, International Talent: LMIAs Not Required
Hiring international mobile youth is a good alternative to address your labour needs. The Canadian government has bilateral reciprocal agreements with countries around the world to allow exchange of youth to work and/or study abroad. There are three types of work permits for international young workers: Working Holiday Program (WHP), Young Professional (YP) and International Co-op.
Offer of Employment to a Foreign National Exempt From an LMIA
The International Mobility Program (“IMP”) covers categories of work permits that are exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”) process. The IMP therefore includes intra-company transfers, free trade agreements such as CUSMA, Provincial Nominees, and participants in the International Experience Canada program.
Do International Students Need a Work Permit?
Do International Students Need a Work Permit? Question: I am a Manager in a hotel and have had a couple of international students who have recently graduated from a BC college or university tell me that they can come and work for me. All I need to do is to offer them a job and… Continue reading Do International Students Need a Work Permit?