Conflict may arise in any working environment. If this conflict escalates, it may rise to the level of harassment and have a detrimental effect throughout the workforce. Fortunately, pursuant to BC employment laws, both employees and employers have duties to prevent...
There were few guidelines for changing from on-site to remote work more than a year ago. The same could be said about how to manage the return to on-site work. A recent survey suggests that many employees in British Columbia and across the country are not so keen to...
When it comes to reopening businesses in British Columbia, employers must consider several important matters. Occupational health and safety regulations mandate that workplace environments must be free of risks that could harm employees' health and safety. The...
Severance pay is a term used to describe money paid to employees whose employment is terminated by the employer. However, not everybody in such situations is entitled to severance pay, and the amount payable will depend on a number of considerations. Further, the...
Most employers and employees in British Columbia will likely accept that business activities have undergone permanent changes due to COVID-19. Establishing protocols for employees to return to the offices after months of remote working could be challenging. Many...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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