April 26, 2022
Can Workplace Video Surveillance be Psychological Harassment?
Video surveillance systems in the workplace are generally permissible, subject to privacy law requirements such as providing notice
Employers
March 28, 2022
Can An Employee Refuse To Return To The Office?
For the vast majority of Canadian employers of “white collar” workforces, working from home arrangements became a necessity
March 15, 2022
Consistency is Key: Firing for Safety Violations
Employers take health and safety policy violations seriously as they can cause real harm to employees and the
March 8, 2022
Avoiding Allegations of Discriminatory Hiring: How One Employer Defended Itself
Allegations of discrimination can arise at any point of the employment relationship. Hiring decisions and promotions draw particular
March 7, 2022
Sign Me Up: Tips for Offering Signing Bonuses
During the pandemic, unemployment rates spiked as employers were forced to dismiss valuable employees. But over the past
February 17, 2022
Do Employees Have the Right to Freedom Convoy?
A year ago today, we wrote an article for Business in Vancouver addressing the Capitol riot and the
February 1, 2022
Employee’s secret recordings justify termination for cause
With the widespread availability of audio and video recording using smart phones, some employees record their conversations at
January 26, 2022
The Law of Resignation, Part Three: I Quit! Now what?
As discussed in a previous blog post, a resigning employee should provide advance written notice of their resignation.
January 6, 2022
The Law of Resignation, Part Two: Has an Employee Actually Quit?
Resignations, like terminations, can be emotional for both employees and employers. An employee may resign abruptly, perhaps because
December 16, 2021
The Law of Resignation, Part One: How Much Notice is Required?
For key employees, a resignation can be a devastating blow to an organization. Resignations can affect morale, deadlines,