When an employer is accused of wrongfully dismissing an employee, there are different ways the employer may choose to respond. Recently, a British Columbia employer responded to such a claim by offering a denial.The Northern B.C. Tourism Association was accused by its...
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Wrongful dismissal cases against BC Government Settled
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 12, 2016 | Wrongful Termination
When an employee files a wrongful dismissal lawsuit against a former employer, there is more than one way the matter may be resolved. While some claims go the distance to court, others come to a conclusion where the parties reach a settlement. Recently, a...
Proper Investigation should be conducted before employee is fired
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 5, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
There are many reasons why employees could find themselves without a job. One reason which often arises in the context of dismissals for just cause is where the employee is accused of being dishonest with the employer. Of course, what constitutes just cause for...
Wrongful termination claim results in $84.5K award
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Aug 29, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
Most people change their jobs multiple times throughout their lives. The reasons that prompt someone to seek a new job vary widely. Sometimes it occurs because a worker chooses this course of action, and leaves a previous job. Other times however it is because their...
What constitutes ‘just cause’ in termination of employment varies
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jul 20, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
When an employee is dismissed from his or her job many questions could arise for both that individual as well as the employer. Was the cause just? The answer to this question will depend upon a variety of factors.In some cases the termination of employment will be...
After cross-country move, veteran Canadian journalist claims wrongful dismissal
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jun 14, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
Many employment opportunities require workers to relocate, and an employment contract may include, among other things, an agreement that the employer will pay part or all of the employee's moving expenses. Not having such an agreement in writing could make a claim for...
Former COO for Vancouver company claims constructive dismissal
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Apr 24, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
If an employer in Canada unilaterally makes substantial changes to an employee's employment contract - thereby fundamentally altering the terms and conditions of employment - and the employee does not consent to the changes and decides to quit, the employee may take...
Former Sears employee claims high revenue estimates led to wrongful dismissal
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 6, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
A company's high-level business decisions can have repercussions throughout the entire organization, and unfortunately sometimes the decision to restructure a struggling business results in dismissal of employees. However, in some cases, the manner and timing of...
What rights do dismissed employees have under the BC Employment Standards Act?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Feb 23, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
The BC Employment Standards Act provides basic protections for employees who lose their jobs, regardless of whether an employee quits or is fired or laid off. However, individual employment contracts may offer protections greater than those provided under the Act. For...