Feeling sick is tough enough without worrying about work. When illness strikes, the last thing you want is to stress over whether you need to go and get a doctor's note. Understanding your rights and what's expected can ease your mind and help you focus on getting...
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Challenges around remote work and trade secrets
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 15, 2025 | Employment Law
Working from home offers many benefits, but it also creates new challenges for protecting confidential information. Data is no longer secured within office walls, and it can be easier for employees to access, copy or share sensitive files when they leave. These...
Are you being pushed out at work?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 10, 2025 | Employment Law
Have you noticed your boss suddenly giving you the cold shoulder? Or maybe your responsibilities keep shrinking while everyone else seems busy? Work is hard enough without feeling like someone is setting you up to fail. If this sounds familiar, you might be...
Think before you post: When can online words hurt you IRL?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 9, 2025 | Employment Law
We all live dual lives now. There's the "you" that your boss and coworkers see, and then there's the "you" that exists online – posting, commenting and sharing with friends and family. You want to express yourself online without fearing repercussions at work, but that...
What to do when faced with illegal interview questions
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 7, 2025 | Employment Law, Human Rights Law
Interviewing for a job is already stressful in itself. You do some research and prepare to talk about your skills and experience to effectively market yourself to your prospective employer, but when it comes time for the interview you might still be faced with...
The power of a paper trail in employment disputes
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Dec 20, 2024 | Employment Law, Labour And Employment Law
We all hope for the best at work. Unfortunately, these hopes don't always pan out. You might find yourself caught in a workplace dispute, which may lead to increased stress and conflict, or financial losses. Thankfully, there are ways to protect yourself. One of the...
The power of disconnecting from work
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Dec 5, 2024 | Employment Law
Many employees in Vancouver feel pressured to stay connected to work around the clock. You might take a quick work call during dinner or respond to messages at your child's soccer game. However, disconnecting from work is important. It helps maintain a healthy...
How ‘comparable worth’ affects employee compensation
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 6, 2024 | Employment Law
When starting a new job or evaluating your current one, pay will likely be one of your top concerns. It's crucial to ensure your compensation is fair and reflects your value, which sadly isn't a given for every worker. Understanding the signs of underpayment can help...
Understanding and addressing microaggressions in the workplace
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 17, 2024 | Employment Law
Discrimination is not limited to overt forms of exclusion; it can also include subtle comments or actions that make people feel uncomfortable or unwelcome, or microaggressions. Microaggressions may seem minor at first glance, but can have serious consequences at work....
Is your employment status crystal clear?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 8, 2024 | Employment Law
Are you an employee or an independent contractor? Your work classification can have significant impacts on payroll, job security and flexibility, and other aspects of your working life. For this reason, it is important to fully understand the differences between these...
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