Although it is not a universal practice, many employers require employees to sign an employment contract at the time of hire. Employment contracts may be short or long and detailed. Longer contracts may address a variety of topics...
Trusted Legal Advisors In The Modern Workplace
Month: September 2015
Training instrument licensed by BCCSA may prevent work injuries
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Sep 21, 2015 | Workplace Accidents
Workplace safety is important for individuals regardless of their occupation. Depending on a wide variety of factors, including the job and the type of accident that occurs, the outcome of a workplace accident can be devastating. In the worst cases it might even lead...
Workplace discrimination against LGBTQ workers not always obvious
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Sep 14, 2015 | Labour And Employment Law
Workplace discrimination is not always obvious. According to a study on Canada's workforce that was recently conducted, this is particularly true for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community.Driven by the desire to making...
Discrimination claim initially denied by CHRC gets second look
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Sep 7, 2015 | Labour And Employment Law
Readers may be aware that there are laws in place in Canada that prohibit discrimination based on gender. Under those laws, among other things, the compensation a worker receives cannot be negatively impacted as a result of one’s gender. Sometimes claims filed...