Because information is the key to success for so many businesses, non-compete and non-solicitation clauses have become a common aspect of employment agreements in Canada. These kinds of restrictive covenants are meant to limit an employee's ability to start working...
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Month: March 2015
Premier steps in after trade council sues BC Hydro
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 22, 2015 | Labour And Employment Law
The Site C hydroelectric project planned for construction on the Peace River is the largest public infrastructure project in the history of the province. When complete, the $8 billion endeavor is expected to provide clean, affordable power to people in B.C. for more...
Non-compliance with safety regulations blamed for violent incidents in B.C. hospitals
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 15, 2015 | Workplace Injuries
Statistics from WorkSafeBC show that, between 2005 and 2012, more than 3,720 health care workers suffered injuries because of violence at work. That figure is particularly alarming when you consider that, during the same period of time, 241 workers in law enforcement...
Former Sears employee claims high revenue estimates led to wrongful dismissal
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 6, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
A company's high-level business decisions can have repercussions throughout the entire organization, and unfortunately sometimes the decision to restructure a struggling business results in dismissal of employees. However, in some cases, the manner and timing of...