Labour protections platforms

Here's what the 2024 BC election parties are promising.

Prevent offshoring of jobs in public projects
Remove certification of employers found to be inflicting financial, physical, or psychological abuse on temporary foreign workers
Increase the inspection and enforcement capacity of WorkSafeBC

"Preventing workplace accidents and injuries by increasing the inspection and enforcement capacity of WorkSafeBC. In addition to the lives and injuries saved, enhanced prevention will also reduce overall costs and demands on BC’s health care services." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Extent presumptive compensation to all workers who witness a traumatic workplace death
Expand presumptive coverage under WCB for firefighters

"Expanding presumptive coverage under WCB for firefighters who experience higher rates of cancer due to increased exposure to the hazards of a fire scene." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Ban employers from requiring a doctor's note for short absences due to illness

Review Worksafe BC's budget surplus

"Review Worksafe BC’s $2.1 Billion surplus in excess of its 130% funding target – the highest target in the country. If workers are getting all the support they need, part or all of the surplus should be returned to the employers who paid the premiums in the first place." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Create a right of workers & members of professional organisations "to opt-out of workplace instruction sessions that contain political bias"

"Create a right of employees, members of professional organizations and other workers to opt-out of workplace instruction sessions that contain political bias." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15

Ban employers from requiring a doctor's note for a short-term absence from work due to illness

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