B.C. pay transparency reporting reaches final phase as employers with 50+ staff must post annual reports
Key points
- Effective date: November 1, 2026, for provincially regulated employers in British Columbia with 50 or more employees
- Phased rollout: from 2023 the provincial government and six large Crown corporations went first, then 1,000+ staff in 2024 and 300+ staff in 2025
- BC Hydro report: women earned 89 cents in mean hourly pay per dollar earned by men, up from 86 cents in its first report; the median was 84 cents
As of November 1, 2026, provincially regulated employers in British Columbia with 50 or more employees must prepare and publicly post an annual pay transparency report, the last step of a phased rollout. Starting in 2023, the rollout began with the provincial government and six large Crown corporations, then covered employers with 1,000+ staff in 2024 and 300+ staff in 2025. BC Hydro's 2025/26 report shows women earned 89 cents in mean hourly pay per dollar earned by men, up from 86 cents in its first report; the median was 84 cents. This is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
What employers should do
- Confirm whether your British Columbia headcount meets the 50-employee threshold
- If covered, prepare and publicly post the annual pay transparency report by November 1, 2026
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- British Columbia
- Status
- In effect
- Effective date
- 2026-11-01
- Employers covered
- Provincially regulated employers with 50 or more employees
- Official source
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Original report: Canadian HR Reporter ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.