Employees in British Columbia who are federally regulated under the Canada Labour Code may be unaware that, under specific circumstances, they may refuse to work overtime. What are those circumstances? Based on the Code, family responsibilities may be enough...
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Month: July 2020
Investigating allegations of harassment or bullying in your company
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
While conducting your annual performance reviews, one of your employees raises a concern about another colleague’s harassing behavior. How should you respond? How do you know whether it’s a serious problem or just hearsay?As an employer, it is not your job...
Occupational health and safety: The 3 main rights of British Columbia workers
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 14, 2020 | Labour And Employment Law
British Columbia workers have the right to safe work environments, but that's not all. Under occupational health and safety legislation across Canada -- as exemplified in BC's Workers' Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation -- three...
Be aware of workplace hazards this summer
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the temperatures increase, so do summer-related workplace hazards. Canadian employees, both those who work indoors and out, should be aware of seasonal risks.Employers should take steps to help protect their employees from illness or injury on the job. When workers...
An older worker takes longer to recover from workplace injury
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 1, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
After reaching full maturity at about 25 years, the body starts to undergo slow changes. The changes are typically only noticeable between 40 and 50 years of age. An older worker's years of experience might make him or her less likely to suffer a workplace injury....