The B.C. Pay Transparency Act (the “PTA”) came into force on May 11, 2023. On October 23, 2023, the Pay Transparency Regulation (the “Regulation”) was made and provides needed clarity on the content of annual pay transparency reports.
The goal of the PTA is to help close the gender pay gap by addressing systemic gender discrimination in the workplace. The PTA applies ...
The Pay Transparency Act[1] (the “Act”) is now law in British Columbia. British Columbia employers should be aware of and take steps to comply with the key requirements that we highlight below.
This legislation was passed relatively quickly, having been proposed in early March 2023 and brought into force on May 11, 2023. No supporting regulations are currently in ...
Earlier this week, the BC Government introduced Bill 13 – 2023: the Pay Transparency Act (the “PTA”). We discuss below the changes that have the greatest potential to affect employers.
New Duty to Publish Salary or Wage Information for Publicly Advertised Job Opportunities
The PTA will require employers, unless exempt by regulation, to specify the expected salary ...
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