Understanding British Columbia labour and employment law can be a complicated matter. For example, individuals may find it surprisingly difficult to ascertain whether one is an "employee" in the eyes of the law. As it turns out the difference between being an employee...
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Month: April 2017
Discrimination trial testing the boundaries of BC employment law
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 21, 2017 | Labour And Employment Law
Canada is a country that promotes tolerance and respect in all aspects of life, including work. Certainly, no person deserves to be subjected to discrimination in the workplace for any reason. The definition of "workplace" is at the heart of a case from British...
BC takes steps to reduce risk of workplace injury
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 21, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
No worker is immune to the risk of suffering an injury while on the job. However, the potential sources for a workplace injury are not always readily apparent. In an effort to combat a common but seldom considered hazard, the government of British Columbia has...
Hazardous occupations more likely to cause a workplace injury
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 4, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
British Columbia is a province in which natural resources abound, and as a result, there are many people employed in the resource sectors, including mining, fishing and forestry. These fields are considered high-risk areas for a workplace injury. A fatal injury to a...