HR software built for British Columbia teams
British Columbia employment standards, statutory holiday tracking, and provincial leave rules — handled automatically.
$17.85 /hr
40 hours
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Employment standards at a glance
- Overtime
- After 8 hours/day or 40/week at 1.5×; after 12 hours/day at 2×
- Minimum vacation
- 2 weeks after 1 year; 3 weeks after 5 years
- Governing body
- BC Employment Standards Branch →
What British Columbia employers should know
- BC's general minimum wage is $17.85/hr until May 31, 2026; it increases to $18.25/hr on June 1, 2026.
- Pay Transparency Act requires pay ranges in all public job postings.
- BC observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday.
- Bullying and harassment prevention training is required under WorkSafeBC policy.
2026 statutory holidays
Observed dates may shift when a holiday falls on a weekend. Confirm with BC Employment Standards Branch for official dates.
HR guides by industry for British Columbia
Industry-specific guides for British Columbia employers. Pick yours below for a deeper dive into the compliance, payroll, and HR particulars for your sector.
Technology
HR for tech companies in BC
Professional Services
HR for law, accounting, and consulting firms in BC
Manufacturing
HR for manufacturers in BC
Retail
HR for retail businesses in BC
Hospitality
HR for restaurants, hotels, and tourism businesses in BC
Healthcare
HR for clinics, dental offices, and medical practices in BC
Construction
HR for construction companies in BC
Nonprofits
HR for nonprofit and charitable organizations in BC
Creative Agencies
HR for marketing, creative, and PR agencies in BC
Real Estate
HR for real estate brokerages in BC
How WalnutsHR handles British Columbia HR
We handle British Columbia statutory holidays, employment-standards-aware vacation accrual, and Canadian-region primary storage by default. Provider-chain legal-process risk may still remain. 30-day free trial.
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