Restrictive covenants, or non-compete agreements, are tools that employers can use to restrict employees' employment opportunities when they leave a company. Their purpose is to protect proprietary information and prevent workers from using their knowledge to compete...
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Landmark employment law ruling made by Canada’s Supreme Court
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 1, 2021 | Employment Law
Employers in British Columbia and other provinces in Canada might be interested in a recent Supreme Court ruling in connection with the rights of dismissed employees to bonuses under employment law. The ruling followed a case that involved an employee who...
Employers must accommodate employees with disabilities
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Dec 10, 2020 | Employment Law
British Columbia employers are bound by human rights laws to accommodate workers with disabilities. Employment law also mandates that employers may not base appointments or discharges upon an employee's disability.However, there are conditions under which an...
Workplace discrimination can take many forms
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 16, 2020 | Employment Law
There are many different forms of discrimination that can exist in the workplace. You could experience discrimination based on personal characteristics - such as your age, race or gender. Discrimination can also be identified through unequal opportunities or...
Manufacturers in British Columbia must understand these laws
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 12, 2020 | Employment Law
Before starting a manufacturing plant in British Columbia, business owners must familiarize themselves with certain labour laws. In Canada, many matters related to human rights, health, safety and employment fall within the province's jurisdiction.Here are three...
Workplace injury and health challenges faced by long haul drivers
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jun 2, 2020 | Employment Law
Big rig drivers face health and safety hazards each day. Commercial vehicle operators in British Columbia haul their loads across the country, and risk workplace injury and illness. For many truckers, their vehicles are also their homes, where they work, sleep and...
Employment law: There is no place for racial discrimination
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 23, 2020 | Employment Law
Following a work-related back injury, a 45-year-old husband and father of two in British Columbia is without work, and must support himself with a cane to walk. The former sheet metal worker recently decided to go public with his struggles and the alleged...
British Columbia employment law focuses on keeping workers safe
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 22, 2020 | Employment Law
Workers in British Columbia have the right to safe work environments. Employment law in Canada describes the roles of business owners, along with their rights and responsibilities. The law also mandates the responsibilities of employers, supervisors, contractors and...
Employment law: Rights and responsibilities of employees
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 21, 2020 | Employment Law
While it is true that employers in British Columbia are responsible for the health and safety of employees, workers also play a role in their own safety. Employment law mandates the rights and responsibilities of workers in all industries. Effective workplace safety...
Employment law prohibits discrimination in ads
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 29, 2019 | Employment Law
Business owners in British Columbia must be careful with the wording for advertisements they post or print for jobs in their establishments. Any ad that expresses limitations, preferences or specifications related to protected characteristics under the BC Human Rights...
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