In British Columbia, WorkSafeBC is the entity that takes care of workers' compensation matter. Though it may be hard to imagine, throughout the province, people become ill or are hurt as a result of workplace conditions daily. If this happens to you, it is important...
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Month: November 2015
CUPE Local 118 threatens to strike
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 23, 2015 | Labour And Employment Law
When a union and an employer cannot reach an agreement, the possibility of employees striking often looms. Recently, a situation of this nature arose in Vancouver. The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District and CUPE Local 118 experienced difficulty with contract...
Workplace discrimination claims not limited to minority groups
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 13, 2015 | Labour And Employment Law
Given that race is a protected ground under human rights legislation, workers who believe they have been discriminated against in the workplace because of their race can file a complaint against that employer. This is true even if the person taking the legal action is...
Survey says workplace discrimination alive and well in Canada
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 10, 2015 | Labour And Employment Law
For residents of multicultural Canada who have to go to work regularly, the fact that workplace discrimination is still occurs is unfortunate news. Despite the activity being illegal, a recent survey found that people throughout the nation still experience...
Residential-services sector workers at risk for violent injuries
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 3, 2015 | Workplace Injuries
Injuries inflicted by another person may not be the first thing that comes to mind when the phrase "workplace injuries" is mentioned and yet, such incidents do occur. Sometimes injuries inflicted on a worker by another co-worker, client, or...