Emerging Issue: Understanding WorkSafeBC’s Proposed Changes on Psychosocial Hazards, Harassment & Violence in the Workplace

Description

WorkSafeBC is introducing new regulations to address psychosocial hazards, harassment and violence in the workplace. These new regulations will entirely replace the Board’s policy on Bullying and Harassment and the current regulations on Workplace Conduct and Violence. WorkSafeBC is seeking feedback on these regulations by October 9, 2026. To learn more, visit here. 

This new consultation phase allows our sector to provide further feedback before the proposed amendments are taken to public hearing. We are pleased to have Alissa Demerse join us and provide a session on what these changes could mean for employers and our sector. Alissa is a thought leader in our labour community and an occupational safety legal expert. In this phase, we encourage all members to submit individual feedback to WorkSafeBC, and we hope this session will help you consider what to include in your feedback and align on these important changes.

Facilitator(s): 

Alissa Demerse is a partner at Roper Greyell LLP where she provides practical and strategic advice to employers in all areas of employment and labour law. As RG's Workplace Safety Practice Lead, Alissa also maintains a specialized practice in occupational health and safety prevention matters, workers’ compensation claims, and human rights law including return to work issues and harassment claims.

Alissa’s approach is to be proactively involved with her clients in resolving disputes and grievances. She represents clients within unionized and non-unionized workplaces. She is a tenacious and dedicated team member who searches for the smart result for her clients and this approach makes her an invaluable advisor to many public and private sector employers in British Columbia.