An agricultural worker observing lettuce on a planting bed The Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) has now launched the Recognized Employers Program (REP) for Canadian employers in primary agriculture. REP is a three-year pilot program for employers in primary agriculture which offers a streamlined approach for employers who regularly employ and fill positions for in-demand…
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In British Columbia, the Employment Standards Act (ESA) regulates employment relations for provincially regulated workplaces. The ESA set out the applicable rules regarding notice periods, payments in lieu of notice, compensation, and working conditions for British Columbia regulated businesses. The ESA also provides rules that regulate the termination of employment contracts. The ESA excludes certain…