February 11, 2025
Pay Transparency Act Legal Seminar
The BC Government passed the Pay Transparency Act in 2023, creating new requirements for employers in public job postings, and imposing new restrictions on employers. ECABC and the Roofing Contractors Association of BC are teaming up to provide our members with a free educational session led by Harris & Company LLP’s Abigail Cheung on the Act and what it means for employers.
Date & Time
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (10:00 am – 11:00 am pt)
Location
Zoom link to be provided a day before the session.
Details
Session Overview:
- Overview of the Act and the requirements it imposes on employers
- Rationale for the government implementing the Act / What problem is it solving?
- Most common questions employers have had since implementation?
- Advice for employers to ensure compliance?
- What does enforcement look like? What are the penalties?
Instructor(s)
Abigail Cheung
Harris & Company LLP
Abigail Cheung is a lawyer at Harris & Company LLP, one of Western Canada’s largest workplace law and advocacy firms. Her practice focuses on labour, human rights and employment law. Abigail offers practical, strategic advice to employers to help them build and shape workplace culture. She applies her creativity and problem-solving abilities to resolve workplace disputes.
Abigail has written about, presented on and been interviewed about BC’s new pay transparency legislation and looks forward to sharing her views on best practices for employers to comply with and implement these rules.
Cancellation Policy
If the course needs to be to be postponed or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, ECABC will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.
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