June 12, 2023
Pay Transparency Act rules will change hiring and job searching practices
With the recent passage of the Pay Transparency Act (PTA) with one provision to take effect Nov. 1,
Employers
April 26, 2023
Steps to Implementing a Successful Pets in the Workplace Policy
Prior to Allowing Pets We suggest that employers undertake a survey of employees to determine: The extent of interest
April 20, 2023
Pets in the Workplace
Considerations around Allowing Pets in the Workplace Allowing pets in the workplace (and many other places) is a growing
March 28, 2023
No Severance Owing Where Customer’s Requirement that Employees be Vaccinated Vaccination Policy Led to Termination
“Frustration of contract” occurs when unforeseen circumstances radically change the performance of a contract. Frustration of an employment
March 13, 2023
BC Tables New Pay Transparency Legislation
On March 7, 2022, one day before International Women’s Day, the NDP government tabled new legislation that will
February 28, 2023
Oh Brother! Owner Sells Business but Still Collects Severance
Sometimes, the common sense expectations of employers does not align with employment law. In Zoehner v Algo Communication
January 31, 2023
Appeal Courts Rule CERB Benefits Do Not Reduce Severance Entitlements
In the aftermath of the COVID pandemic as wrongful dismissal claims go to trial, the courts have been
January 24, 2023
Time Makes Fools of Us All: Employer Successfully Claims for Time Theft
It is a fundamental principle of employment that an employee will perform work for the employer during the
January 10, 2023
Failure to Launch: Employer Unsuccessfully Attempts to Manufacture Just Cause
When considering terminating an employee, employers may be tempted to build a case for just cause to avoid
November 28, 2022
Federal Government Announces Extension of EI Sickness Benefits to 26 weeks
Many employers and employees are not aware that our Employment Insurance system offers a form of short-term disability