Visitation rights
Visitation rights is not a BC legal term. Under the Family Law Act, the concepts of custody and access were replaced by guardianship, parental responsibilities, parenting time and contact with a child. The term also has no recognized business meaning; rights to inspect business property or records come from contracts, corporate law or court orders.
How BC law treats it
The Family Law Act, SBC 2011, c 25 governs parenting arrangements in BC. A family court order binds the parties, not their employers; an employer's obligations to accommodate family responsibilities arise, if at all, under the Human Rights Code ground of family status.
What it means for your business
Employers should consider accommodation requests related to childcare obligations under human rights principles.
Risks and common mistakes
Rejecting a family status accommodation request without considering alternatives can lead to a human rights complaint.
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General information about British Columbia and Canadian law, current to October 2026. It is not legal advice.
