With the fresh legalization of cannabis for recreational use, employers and employees in British Columbia might have concerns about how cannabis use will affect work environments. WorkSafeBC has launched an educational awareness campaign dealing with cannabis...
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Month: October 2018
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Employment law: Independent contractor arrangements
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 16, 2018 | Labour And Employment Law
Many British Columbia business owners choose to use the services of independent contractors instead of employees. There are benefits for both parties with such a work relationship, but there can also be severe consequences if the independent contractor arrangement is...
Human rights violations in the workplace
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 2, 2018 | Labour And Employment Law
Employers' legal obligations to their employees are not limited to meeting workplace standards under the applicable labour or employment legislation. Legal proceedings on the basis of human rights violations in the workplace have grown to comprise a significant part...