In a recent decision, the BC Court of Appeal considered whether a dismissed employee had a duty to accept reemployment with their former employer as part of their obligation to mitigate damages that arise from the employee's dismissal.

The sale of a business can have a significant, multifaceted impact on a business’ relationship with its employees.

Incentive compensation is increasingly an important term of employment for employers and employees. Employers are using incentive compensation to achieve…

The sale of a business can have a significant, multifaceted impact on a business’ relationship with its employees. A number of complex issues arise…

The Supreme Court has ruled that non-unionized federally regulated workers are owed just cause when fired. This past summer, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that…

Relevant Legal Principles – Just Cause…

Managing Employee Complaints and Investigations

The Post-Pandemic Workplace

What to Expect in Human Resources Management in 2022: A Review of Recent Developments and Trends in Workplace Law (Watch Webinar)

Human Resources Management in Challenging Times: Pandemic Edition

Requesting medical information from an Employee raises innumerable legal issues related to privacy, human rights and workplace safety.

Employment, Labour Relations, Human Rights and Privacy Issues Arising in the Purchase and Sale of a Business…

The Latest Developments in the Law Governing BC Workplaces

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace…

“Winds of Change in the Workplace” Recent and Future Anticipated Developments in the Law…

Marijuana and its impact on the workplace…

Best Practices in Hiring Employees: Minimizing the Risk of Claims & Liability

There have been several developments in Canadian human rights law in recent months. In this newsletter, we address a few of them at home in British Columbia, in our neighbouring province of Alberta and in the Federal sphere.

Two recent appellate court decisions from BC and Ontario illustrate the significant increase in the damages being awarded where an employer breaches its duty to accommodate a disabled employee.