As a manager, you have a lot of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities includes providing a safe and respectful work environment for your employees. This not only involves treating your employees with respect yourself - it also involves taking steps to...
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Month: May 2020
Workplace accident: When can TBI victims return to work?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | May 20, 2020 | Workplace Accidents
British Columbia workers who suffered work-related injuries can typically return to their jobs after recovery. However, when a workplace accident causes traumatic brain injuries, returning to work may not be a given. Each TBI victim faces unique challenges to...
Are there human rights violations in your workplace?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | May 6, 2020 | Labour And Employment Law
Workers should all have equal access to employment opportunities, and their human rights must be protected at all times. However, even when workplace equity exists, human rights problems may not be immediately evident. The British Columbia Human Rights...
How to avoid discriminatory wording in job advertisements
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | May 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
In a competitive environment, employers must often battle to ensure they have access to the best prospective candidates for an open position. They will frequently explore various distribution methods to cast a wide net in search of quality applicants. In British...
COVID-19: BC Government Extends Duration of COVID-Related Temporary Layoffs
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | May 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
As of May 4, 2020, a significant amendment to the BC Employment Standards Regulation, BC Reg 365/95, was ordered by Order in Council that effectively extends the duration of COVID-19-related temporary layoffs under the BC Employment Standards Act. This is a change...