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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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,...
Understanding roles and responsibilities in workplace safety
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Aug 25, 2022 | Workplace Accidents
When it comes to preventing workplace accidents in British Columbia, a great deal of responsibility falls on employers. Their policies as well as their follow-through will often be thoroughly examined if a worker is hurt. However, they are not the only ones with...
Wrongful Termination as a Breach of Contract
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Aug 8, 2022 | Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination claims -- also known as wrongful dismissal claims -- can arise in various ways. However, at their core, wrongful termination claims arises from a Breach of Contract. The employer-employee relationship begins when both parties make promises to one...
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...
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...
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...
Are B.C. employees legally protected from negative references?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jun 13, 2022 | Wrongful Termination
Many employers and workers alike have been told at one time or another that negative references could be considered defamatory and result in legal action. Generally speaking, Canadian employers are protected from such action to the extent that any such negative...
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