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Important updates to Legislative Sick Leave and Paid Sick Leave
In 2022, UBC added legislative sick leave in response to the update to the BC government’s amendment to the Employment Standards Act. This legislation entitles employees to 5 days of paid sick time off each year. Today, we have a better understanding of how this legislation applies to our various employment groups, many of whom already have sick leave entitlements through their collective agreement, handbook, and other agreements and policies. Although total sick leave entitlements are not changing, staff may see changes in how paid sick leave and legislative sick leave are managed in 2023 in Workday. The changes described below are in progress, and will be completed in Workday by January 15, 2023.
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Welcome UBCV's Workplace Wellbeing Ambassadors for 2022/2023
For the third year, we are launching Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador Program (WWA).
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UBC receives Gold certification in Mental Health at Work from Excellence Canada
UBC achieved Gold certification for the Mental Health at Work® Framework at the 2022 Canada Awards for Excellence in Toronto on November 7, 2022.
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Vote in this year’s UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board Election and By-Election
An election and by-election are now underway for members to join the UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Board. All Plan members are encouraged to vote. The election is for TWO members to serve a four-year term from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026.
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UPDATED: Thrive Grants have closed
We have exhausted our Thrive Grants for 2022! But you can still take part in our month-long mental health campaign, take a look at the Thrive Calendar for all the upcoming events!
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Event: Rise & Thrive with F45
To kick off Thrive Month, we will be hosting a large fitness class party, called Rise & Thrive with F45!
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New course to help you learn about Accessibility Features on Windows OS
Learn how to maximize accessibility on your computer!
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Update your Employment Equity Data
If you haven’t completed UBC’s Employment Equity Survey, or if you completed the survey prior to October 2021, please submit your responses now ahead of the October 31st deadline to be included in the 2022 employment equity count.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are temporarily lifting the limit to off-campus work hours for eligible non-UBC students
International Students from Designated Learning Institutions (DLI’s) were previously restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week off-campus when their program is in session and they hold a valid Study Permit.
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Make the most of our Thrive Grants
Here are a few examples of some standout events that were funded by Thrive Grants.
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