Employees in Vancouver who were dismissed might be unsure about their legal rights. Confusion about the term wrongful termination or dismissal exists in British Columbia and across Canada. Before taking steps against an employer, the employee should understand what...
Wrongful Termination
What does wrongful termination really mean?
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 30, 2019 | Wrongful Termination
It is not uncommon for employees in British Columbia who lost their jobs to feel that they were unjustly dismissed. However, the term wrongful termination (also known as wrongful dismissal), in law, applies to certain specific situations. The simple explanation is...
Should your mental health issues cause you concern at work?
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Nov 2, 2017 | Blog, Wrongful Termination
Everyone feels a little blue from time to time. But when depression or any mental illness becomes pervasive, it might interfere with every facet of life, which may include an individual's job duties.Unfortunately, there is still a stigma attached to mental health...
Wrongful termination: Will deregulation of marijuana be an issue?
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 18, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
With the talks of marijuana being further deregulated by the government, it will be more accessible to employees, and it might soon be an issue in British Columbia workplaces. Cannabis is consumed in different manners (including in the form known as marijuana), and...
Wrongful termination: What is just cause?
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Sep 7, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
When an employee in British Columbia loses his or her job through dismissal, the worker may have several questions. These can be related to the employer's right to fire the person and whether there was just cause for the dismissal. The employee may also have questions...
Wrongful termination and the independent contractor
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 24, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
Understanding British Columbia labour and employment law can be a complicated matter. For example, individuals may find it surprisingly difficult to ascertain whether one is an "employee" in the eyes of the law. As it turns out the difference between being an employee...
Special FX artist sues for wrongful termination after firing
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 27, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
The film industry is a major employer in British Columbia. A job working on a feature film is a highly sought-after position, and the opportunity to work on a potential blockbuster is of even greater appeal. That is what a local special effects artist thought he was...
Fast food employee claims wrongful termination after taking food
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Feb 27, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
The law is meant to protect all people from all walks of life. In the area of employment law, one does not need to be a corporate executive to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. One British Columbia woman took her fast food employer to court after he fired her...
Wrongful termination claimed after return from maternity leave
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 9, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
One of the privileges of being a working woman in British Columbia is having the option to take leave to give birth and begin raising a baby. It is assumed and expected that at the end of the leave, a woman will have the right to return to her original position of...
Former director sues university for wrongful termination
On behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Dec 12, 2016 | Wrongful Termination
If an employee and his or her employer enter into an agreement, both parties expect the other to uphold their end of the contract. Should either side fall short, the wronged party will naturally expect compensation for the breach. However, what happens when the...
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