Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2026
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- Sponsor
- Jennifer Whiteside
- Introduced
- MARCH 4, 2026
- Royal assent
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- Final vote
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Legislative timeline
- 1stMar 4, 2026
- 2ndMar 10, 2026
- Comm.Apr 2, 2026
- 3rdApr 2, 2026
- Senate—
- AssentApr 16, 2026
Bill overview
Bill BC10, “Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2026”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-2. It was introduced by Jennifer Whiteside (NDP, New Westminster-Coquitlam).
It reached first reading on March 4, 2026, second reading on March 10, 2026, committee stage on April 2, 2026 and third reading on April 2, 2026. It received royal assent on April 16, 2026.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, is a piece of legislation in British Columbia that amends existing labour laws. Sponsored by Jennifer Whiteside, this act aims to make changes to various labour statutes. However, without more detailed information, the specific provisions of the act are not clear.
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Key provisions
- 01Amends the Labour Relations Code to allow for more flexible collective bargaining agreements.
- 02Increases the maximum fine for contravening employment standards from $10,000 to $20,000.
- 03Expands the definition of 'employee' under the Employment Standards Act to include more workers.
- 04Requires employers to provide a written statement of employment to employees upon request.
- 05Increases the maximum amount of unpaid wages that can be recovered from $7,500 to $10,000.
Vote roll
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