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Notice to Employers and Employees in the High Technology Industry

High technology represents one of the fastest growing segments of the BC
economy.

Recognizing the unique nature of this area and the need to foster further job
growth, an independent committee has been established to consult with
employers and employees on employment standards issues affecting high
technology professionals.  The terms of reference of the committee are as
follows:

1.  To undertake a review and analysis of employment standards issues related
to professionals in the high tech industry.

2.  To consult with employers, employees, associations and unions.

3.  To recommend to government, within 30 days of the committee's appointment,
an appropriate regulatory framework under the Employment Standards Act which
reflects the principles of the Act, recognizes the unique nature of this
industry, and allows business the flexibility it needs to create jobs.  The
regulatory framework is to include descriptions of the affected classes of
workers.

Employees in high technology occupations and their employers are invited to
make submissions to the Committee either in writing or in person.

Public hearings will be held as follows:

Thursday May 7, 1998 and
Tuesday May 12, 1998
2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Room 806, 360 West Georgia Street (Library Square)
Vancouver BC

If you wish to make a presentation at these hearings, please call (250)
356-6423 to arrange an appointment.

Written submissions to the Committee can be mailed to the Employment Standards
for High Technology Professionals Review Committee at the following address:

Employment Standards High Technology Review Submissions
Ministry of Labour
Attention:  Kate May
PO Box 9591 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC  V8V 9K4

Submissions can also be faxed to (250) 356-5335, or e-mailed to
hitech.review@gems.gov.bc.ca

The deadline for written submissions is May 10, 1998.

More information about the Review and Committee can be found at:
http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/hightech/
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