Is your firm in compliance with pay transparency requirements and reporting deadline?

B.C.’s Pay Transparency Act is already in force, and the obligations are expanding. If your B.C. business had 50 or more employees as of January 1, 2026, you must prepare and publicly post your first pay transparency report by November 1, 2026.

Join Ascent Co-Founder and Partner, Richard B. Johnson and Designated Paralegal, Megan Stratikopoulos, for informative and practical guidance on what the Act requires for your firm, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to get your organization in order with confidence. We’ll cover key requirements, including:

• Pay transparency reporting
• Compliant job postings
• Restrictions on pay history inquiries
• Practical steps to reduce risk while managing employee questions effectively.

About the speaker

Richard B. Johnson, CPHR, is a Co-Founder and Partner at Ascent Employment Law, practising exclusively in employment and human rights law. Known for his practical and solutions-focused approach, Richard works with both employers and employees to navigate challenging workplace issues with fairness and respect.

Richard holds an Advanced Certificate in Workplace Investigations from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University and has extensive experience conducting and guiding workplace investigations. His experience as both an advocate and investigator allows him to bring a practical understanding of the legal, procedural, and interpersonal challenges that can arise throughout the investigation process.

In addition to his practice, Richard serves on the Board of Directors of the Lawyers Assistance Program of British Columbia.