We all hope for the best at work. Unfortunately, these hopes don't always pan out. You might find yourself caught in a workplace dispute, which may lead to increased stress and conflict, or financial losses. Thankfully, there are ways to protect yourself. One of the...
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Investigating construction site accidents
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Dec 19, 2024 | Occupational Health And Safety, Workplace Accidents
If you work as a construction worker in Vancouver, you know that your job comes with inherent risks. From heights to heavy machinery, there are many potential hazards on a construction site. While safety protocols are in place to minimize these risks, accidents can...
5 common misconceptions about workplace accommodations in BC
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Dec 12, 2024 | Human Rights Law
Employees may require accommodation at work due to certain needs or protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code, and employers have a duty to accommodate. However, misconceptions about workplace accommodations often stop people from getting the help they need....
The power of disconnecting from work
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Dec 5, 2024 | Employment Law
Many employees in Vancouver feel pressured to stay connected to work around the clock. You might take a quick work call during dinner or respond to messages at your child's soccer game. However, disconnecting from work is important. It helps maintain a healthy...
How ‘comparable worth’ affects employee compensation
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 6, 2024 | Employment Law
When starting a new job or evaluating your current one, pay will likely be one of your top concerns. It's crucial to ensure your compensation is fair and reflects your value, which sadly isn't a given for every worker. Understanding the signs of underpayment can help...
Understanding and addressing microaggressions in the workplace
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 17, 2024 | Employment Law
Discrimination is not limited to overt forms of exclusion; it can also include subtle comments or actions that make people feel uncomfortable or unwelcome, or microaggressions. Microaggressions may seem minor at first glance, but can have serious consequences at work....
Is your employment status crystal clear?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 8, 2024 | Employment Law
Are you an employee or an independent contractor? Your work classification can have significant impacts on payroll, job security and flexibility, and other aspects of your working life. For this reason, it is important to fully understand the differences between these...
Tips for challenging restrictive covenants
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Sep 24, 2024 | Employment Law
Imagine this: you've spent years building your career, and now you're ready for a change. But there's a problem. Your old employment contract has a restrictive covenant – like a non-competition or non-solicitaition clause – limiting what work you can do, where you can...
Should we mediate our employment dispute?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Sep 6, 2024 | Employment Law
Workplace disputes can be stressful and disruptive for all parties involved. However, mediation offers a less contentious way to resolve these issues. This post will explain what employment mediation entails and why it can be effective. What does employment mediation...
What happens after a workplace investigation?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Aug 26, 2024 | Employment Law
Workplace investigations are crucial to identify and stop misconduct and violations of the law. But what happens after the findings are released? Let’s break it down. The investigation process at a glance A workplace investigation usually starts with a complaint or...