This year’s Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place March 15-21, encouraging farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities to make #FarmSafetyEveryday a top priority.
Changes to the B.C. Employment Standards Act: Medical Leave
Effective November 28, 2025, the B.C. Employment Standards Act (ESA) has been updated to clearly set out job protection for workers with a serious illness or injury.
Changes to the B.C. Employment Standards Act: Sick Notes
As of November 12, 2025, B.C. Employment Standards Act (ESA) was updated to change the requirements around sick notes.
Media Release: AgSafe BC Launches New Human Resource Toolkit to Support Agriculture Employers
British Columbia farmers and ranchers will gain invaluable human resource (HR) support, courtesy of a new initiative delivered by AgSafe BC.
New App Bridges the Gap in Occupational Health and Safety for Temporary Foreign Workers
British Columbia farmers and ranchers will gain invaluable human resource (HR) support, courtesy of a new initiative delivered by AgSafe BC.
WSBC: 2026 Preliminary Rates
CUIndustry2025 Rate2026 Prelim Rate 701002Apiary1.431.13 ↓ 701003Berry Farming1.241.13 ↓ 701031Cannabis Cultivation, Processing, or Product Manufacture1.260.88 ↓ 701004Composting2.982.90 ↓ 701005Dairy Farming or … Read More
Media Release: Rural Minds Matter: Support our May Mental Health Awareness Tour in Northern BC!
British Columbia farmers and ranchers will gain invaluable human resource (HR) support, courtesy of a new initiative delivered by AgSafe BC.
Heads Up: Minimum Wage is Increasing in 2025
Starting June 1, 2025, the minimum wage in BC will increase to $17.85 per hour.
Time Off Work for Voting in a Federal Election
With the Federal Election happening on April 28th, there are some important regulations that employers should be aware of.
Media Release: B.C. Farmers Gain On-Demand Human Resources Support
British Columbia farmers and ranchers will gain invaluable human resource (HR) support, courtesy of a new initiative delivered by AgSafe BC.