There can be a great deal on the line when it comes to the relationship between employers and departing employees. Should things end on a negative note or the employee plans to work for a competitor, there can be concerns that they will misuse sensitive, proprietary...
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British Columbia Ministry of Labour consults with gig workers
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 23, 2022 | Employment Law
Gig workers play a growing role in British Columbia’s labour force. To ensure the laws in B.C. keep up with this increasing trend and that gig workers are not being taken advantage of, the Ministry of Labour is conducting roundtable events throughout the province to...
Do’s and don’ts when terminating an employee
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 9, 2022 | Employment Law
Ending a professional relationship with an employee can be a challenging aspect of managing a business. There can be significant legal risks if proper protocol is not followed in ending a person’s employment. British Columbia employers should act carefully to avoid a...
How does severance pay work and when is it required?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Sep 23, 2022 | Employment Law
Severance pay is a form of compensation provided to an employee by their employer when the employee's employment is terminated without cause (i.e., no fault of their own) and adequate notice of termination is not provided to the employee. The employee must have...
How employee stress can lead to legal issues for employers
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Sep 14, 2022 | Employment Law
Most people are familiar with the negative impacts that stress can have on individual workers. Stress can result in health issues, cause turmoil in one's personal life and greatly impact workplace performance. However, employees are not the only ones who may face...
Types of background checks and legal considerations
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Aug 30, 2022 | Employment Law
When hiring, it is understandable that employers want to know certain important information about the background of candidates, such as their criminal, work or credit history. However, it is important that those hiring in British Columbia follow employment laws and,...
Are employers liable for injuries when working from home?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Aug 2, 2022 | Employment Law
The COVID‑19 pandemic has made remote work the “new normal". The increase of remote work in British Columbia and worldwide has led to many important discussions regarding the rights of remote workers and employers' corresponding obligations. An important question that...
Common employment law concerns in the manufacturing sector
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 12, 2022 | Employment Law
While the laws governing employers are often the same across sectors, different industries are likely to face their own unique challenges. For example, laws about workplace safety may be particularly relevant to a construction firm, while a business dependent on...
Why is it so important to have a written employment agreement?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 5, 2022 | Employment Law
British Columbia business owners are often busy with a range of priorities such as cash flow and making the next sale. When a promising new employee comes around, it can be tempting to quickly onboard the individual through a “handshake deal” and skip certain...
Employers have control over workplace safety
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | May 31, 2022 | Employment Law
Work-related injuries could happen unexpectedly and could create a stressful situation for the injured worker and their employer. It could contribute missed shifts at work, and could bring production to a halt. In addition to the natural concern for the welfare of...