Business and Economic Development Topics
A comprehensive list of online resources
Employment Index
BC Workinfonet
Links and descriptions for numerous initiatives which contribute to the development, production and delivery of a wide range of career and labour market information products and services.
Children in Film
Child employment in the film industry; application guidelines and forms for employers and parents or guardians.
Employers' Advisers Office
Workers' Compensation Board appeal, assessment and claim forms.
Employers' Corner
Provides help to employers to understand how provincial Employment Standards apply in their businesses.
Employment and Assistance
Helping people find sustainable employment and providing income support to those in need.
Employment Insurance Benefits
Maternity, parental, sickness benefits, regular benefits, appeal process etc.
Employment Standards Branch
Information for employees and employers on their rights and obligations under the Employment Standards Act.
Employment Standards Tribunal
Conducts appeals of Determinations issued by the Director of Employment Standards, provide recommendations on requests for exclusion, invites public input on forums.
Farm Labour Contractor
Guidelines and forms for farm labour contractors.
Farm Workers
Farm worker definition, schedule of rates, stat and vacation pay information.
Finding a Job
Information for employees and job seekers.
First Citizens Fund
The First Citizens Fund enhances cultural, educational and economic development opportunities for Aboriginal citizens in B.C.
Jobs - Career Opportunities in the B.C. Government
Applying for jobs in the B.C. civil service.
Jobs, Workers, Training and Careers
Comprehensive information for workers who are looking for work, deciding on a career, exploring learning options or dealing with a workplace issue.
Labour Market Resources
A catalogue of selected information resources for British Columbia career practitioners, young people and adult job-seekers.
Labour Relations Board
Labour Relations Board forms.
Licensed Farm Labour Contractors Listing
Licensed farm labour contractors list.
Manufacturers' Directory
A searchable database concerning manufacturing establishments in British Columbia including product type, company size and contact information.
Provincial Nominee Program
Recruitment of foreign workers with highly specialized skills.
Silviculture Guidelines
Employment Standards Act and Regulations as they apply to silviculture employment standards.
Statutory Holidays
Statutory holiday pay and rules for eligibility for employees and managers.
Talent Agencies
Talent agencies listing, regulations and fact sheets.
Termination of Employment
Employee termination procedures.
Workers' Advisers Office
A bulletin board (with upcoming training seminars and registration form), fact sheets, and an information kit for appealing Workers' Compensation Board decisions.
Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal
Information on the appeal process, how to appeal, access to appeal forms and other resources.
WORKink
A virtual employment resource centre providing services to work seekers with disabilities, employer's and career practitioners.
