When you start a new job, you have much to learn about your new role and workplace. One of the most helpful resources employers can provide is an employee handbook detailing the policies and guidelines of the company. However, there are some red flags to watch for...
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Types of reasonable accommodations employees may request
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 20, 2023 | Employment Law
Employees with medical conditions and disabilities can perform their jobs as well as anyone else, but they may need accommodations. As an employer in Canada, you have a duty to provide these accommodations under many circumstances, so it can help to know what these...
Non-solicitation agreements: Using them effectively
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 17, 2023 | Employment Law
In any business, employees and client lists are important. Companies can use non-solicitation covenants to prevent departing employees from soliciting customers or employees from them. In other words, non-solicitation covenants prevent departing employees from using...
Key components of a non-compete clause
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 6, 2023 | Employment Law
Non-compete clauses, also known as restrictive covenants, are commonly found in employment contracts in British Columbia. Non-compete clauses prevent an employee from working for a competitor, typically, for a certain number of months after leaving a workplace. These...
Insufficient severance pay can give rise to a wrongful dismissal claim
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 5, 2023 | Employment Law
Employers and employees in British Columbia are typically familiar with the term "wrongful dismissal", but what does it actually mean? This blog post is intended to clear up some common confusion about what it means to have a "wrongful dismissal" claim. What is...
What constitutes a constructive dismissal?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Dec 7, 2022 | Employment Law
Running a business or organization means constantly adapting to new realities. As part of these adjustments and adaptations, employers may decide to update the roles and responsibilities of their employees. However, if an employer makes a particularly extreme change...
Watch for these 3 red flags in restrictive covenant agreements
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 30, 2022 | Employment Law
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...
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...
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