HR Links: Human Resources Information and Facts

  • Employment Standards

    This is the official site of the Employment Standards Branch (ESB). The ESB administers the Employment Standards Act and Regulation, which set minimum standards of wages and working conditions in most workplaces in British Columbia.

  • Human Rights Protection

    The Human Rights Code protects British Columbians from discrimination in employment, services, and accommodations. This site provides an extensive review of the Human Rights Code and its application.

  • Personal Information Protection

    The Personal Information Protection Act sets out how the private sector and not-for-profit organizations may collect, use and disclose information about individuals. This is the official government website.

  • WorkSafeBC

    WorkSafeBC monitors compliance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. In the event of work-related injuries or diseases, WorkSafeBC provides services including return-to-work rehabilitation, compensation and health care benefits. All companies with employees, large or small, must register with WorkSafeBC for coverage.

  • Canada Revenue Agency

    What are your obligations for payroll deductions? Is the $100 gift certificate you gave your employee considered a taxable benefit? The Canada Revenue Agency administers tax law for the Government of Canada and the provinces. Look through the Business section for all the information you need on EI, CPP, income tax and more.

  • Ultimate HR Manual – Western Edition

    This publication gives you practical advice and solutions to help you deal with the HR and employment issues you face every day. Developed by CCH and endorsed by the British Columbia Human Resource Management Association (BC HRMA), the content and strategy for this reference resource was based on survey results involving more than 5,000 BC HRMA members and associates.

  • HR Answers Now – Employee Relations, Employee Development and Staffing

    This eBook, written by Cissy Pau, Principal Consultant of Clear HR Consulting, provides you with the leading edge information and practices necessary to maximize the contributions of your workforce by providing guidance in areas such as Recruiting, Performance Management, Discipline, and Terminations.