The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal recently heard a complaint from an employee of the City of Kamloops (the "City"). The complainant, an employee who was also the son of a former councillor, claimed that he had been discriminated against on the basis of his...
Employment Law
Can an employee be fired for drug or alcohol addiction?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 19, 2022 | Employment Law
After a stressful week at work, many employees enjoy a drink or two. Some may even use recreational drugs on their days off. However, when substance use becomes an addiction, should this affect the security of one’s job? Under British Columbia law, does an employer...
Lawmakers discuss protecting workers from surveillance overreach
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 15, 2022 | Employment Law
An increase in remote work across Canada has led to new and important discussions on employee rights and protections. Some federal lawmakers have raised discussions on how to protect worker privacy when they are working from home. This is a concern for British...
The Importance of a “Boring” Hiring Strategy
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 29, 2022 | Employment Law
Consultants and Human Resources Specialists have written volumes of material on the best techniques to identify the top candidates for employment. Some well-known CEOs and others have developed strategies they believe can identify psychological traits in exceptional...
Employees and Independent Contractors
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 4, 2022 | Employment Law
The differentiation between an independent contractor and an employee is very important at law. Different classifications of workers have different rights and responsibilities, specifically upon without-cause termination of employment. Employees are entitled to...
Be prepared for unanticipated need for paid sick leave
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Feb 22, 2022 | Employment Law
The federal government passed Bill C-3 (the "Bill"), An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code, on December 17, 2021. The Bill has enhanced paid sick leave and bereavement leave for the federally regulated employees in the private sector under the...
How do human rights laws protect you from retaliation?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Feb 17, 2022 | Employment Law
Employees often hold back complaints because they fear retaliation without realizing that human rights legislation protects them. Retaliation as a result of an employee being named in a complaint, participating in an inquiry or giving evidence against a colleague is...
4 factors to consider in a severance offer
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 17, 2022 | Employment Law
The success of a company generally lies in the strength of its operational documents. These documents can range from vendor delivery agreements to various employee handbooks and contracts. A severance offer is a document prepared by the employer that may set out...
Remotely compatible: how to choose a remote employee
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 14, 2022 | Employment Law
Now that we’ve seen nearly a year of non-traditional working conditions, it’s time to consider the future. With increased flexibility offered by remote working, when it’s time to rebuild your workforce, a fully remote employee might be your best choice. The...
What if the HR manager changes from protector to perpetrator?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Dec 22, 2021 | Employment Law
The human resources (HR) department is often viewed as the department of an organization that has employees' backs in the event of a difficult working environment. However, sometimes, that may not be the case. When the HR manager turns out to be the individual who is...
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