Workplace harassment has been a topic that was the subject of discussion in many British Columbia industries in recent months. Under employment law, employees have the right to safe workplace environments, but employers have the right to protection against groundless...
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Employment law: Supreme court rules on discrimination
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 10, 2018 | Labour And Employment Law
Following a claim of workplace discrimination in British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Canada ultimately ruled that such discrimination is possible even if the accused and the claimant are employees of different entities. According to employment law and human rights...
Does workers’ compensation cover workplace injury on a film set?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 8, 2018 | Workplace Injuries
Workers in the film industry -- actors and actresses, dancers, stunt drivers, set workers and others -- face multiple safety risks while working on productions. However, the Occupational Health and Safety laws are not always clear on the status of workers. In British...