Navigating the complexities of labour and employment disputes can be daunting for employers. Disputes can take valuable resources away from the business, so resolving them adeptly when they arise is crucial. Arbitration has emerged as a pivotal mechanism to resolve...
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Crafting your company’s employee handbooks
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 5, 2024 | Labour And Employment Law
Imagine your business is a sports team. Every successful team has a playbook, a guide that helps every player understand the game plan. For your business, the employee handbook is that playbook. It sets the stage for your company's culture, expectations and rules,...
Important wage information for employees and job seekers
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Dec 13, 2023 | Employment Law, Labour And Employment Law
Whether you are looking for a new job or already have one, you should be able to expect to receive a fair wage. Unfortunately, this isn't the experience everyone has due to factors like the gender wage gap and unfair compensation practices. However, measures like the...
Social media in the workplace: What is appropriate?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 16, 2023 | Labour And Employment Law
Finding someone who doesn't use social media would be very difficult. We use the various platforms for everything from networking and getting news to keeping up with our family and friends. Even businesses regularly utilize social media to find new clients and...
Federal government tables anti-replacement worker legislation
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 13, 2023 | Labour And Employment Law
When union employees go on strike, they typically do so because they are seeking better pay, benefits or work conditions. By not working, they put pressure on employers to negotiate or meet their demands. However, some employers respond to strikes by hiring...
Collecting statutory termination pay: 3 things every employee should know
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Sep 27, 2023 | Labour And Employment Law
Losing a job takes a serious toll on an employee's life. Severance pay can alleviate the economic and personal blow of this situation, so employees in British Columbia must understand what they can expect if they lose their jobs. When employers should pay statutory...
Red flags to watch for and avoid when it comes to hiring
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 19, 2023 | Labour And Employment Law
Any time businesses welcome a new worker, it can change the workplace. Whether this change is for the better or worse can depend on the hiring process and how employers decide who to hire. To make this process go smoothly, watching for and avoiding certain words in...
What is disparate impact in layoffs?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 4, 2023 | Labour And Employment Law
Laying off workers can be a tough decision for businesses, but there are proper and improper ways to conduct them. If an employer makes poor decisions and violates the rights of those they are laying off, they can be held accountable. One mistake too many companies...
Conducting effective and fair workplace investigations
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 20, 2023 | Labour And Employment Law
When issues regarding safety, harassment or discrimination arise in a business, employers may need to conduct a workplace investigation. An employer's failure to conduct a proper investigation can make an already complicated situation much worse for an organization...
Unintentional discrimination during the interview process
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 15, 2022 | Labour And Employment Law
When attempting to fill an open position, an organization will likely take numerous steps designed to ensure they find the right individual for the job. Factors such as work history and educational experience are used to build a coherent picture of the candidate from...