Consultants and Human Resources Specialists have written volumes of material on the best techniques to identify the top candidates for employment. Some well-known CEOs and others have developed strategies they believe can identify psychological traits in exceptional...
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Brain injury threats in the workplace are far too common
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 21, 2022 | Injuries, Workers Compensation
Statistics indicate that approximately one in 10 occupational diseases or injuries in Canada cause brain trauma. Of those injuries, could have been prevented. There are also a number of grey areas when it comes to reporting these type of injuries, which can lead to...
Employees and Independent Contractors
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Mar 4, 2022 | Employment Law
The differentiation between an independent contractor and an employee is very important at law. Different classifications of workers have different rights and responsibilities, specifically upon without-cause termination of employment. Employees are entitled to...
Be prepared for unanticipated need for paid sick leave
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Feb 22, 2022 | Employment Law
The federal government passed Bill C-3 (the "Bill"), An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code, on December 17, 2021. The Bill has enhanced paid sick leave and bereavement leave for the federally regulated employees in the private sector under the...
How do human rights laws protect you from retaliation?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Feb 17, 2022 | Employment Law
Employees often hold back complaints because they fear retaliation without realizing that human rights legislation protects them. Retaliation as a result of an employee being named in a complaint, participating in an inquiry or giving evidence against a colleague is...
Workplace investigation procedures in British Columbia
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 21, 2022 | Labour And Employment Law
When near-misses or specific incidents occur in British Columbia workplaces, employers must carry out investigations according to the procedures prescribed by WorkSafeBC. Workplace investigations involve four stages. Incidents requiring investigations include...
Wrongful Dismissal Pursuant to the Canada Labour Code
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 21, 2022 | Wrongful Termination
Federally regulated employees are subject to the terms of the Canada Labour Code. The Canada Labour Code's provisions for addressing alleged wrongful dismissal are unique. Section 240(1) of the Canada Labour Code provides that a person who has been dismissed and...
4 factors to consider in a severance offer
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 17, 2022 | Employment Law
The success of a company generally lies in the strength of its operational documents. These documents can range from vendor delivery agreements to various employee handbooks and contracts. A severance offer is a document prepared by the employer that may set out...
Remotely compatible: how to choose a remote employee
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 14, 2022 | Employment Law
Now that we’ve seen nearly a year of non-traditional working conditions, it’s time to consider the future. With increased flexibility offered by remote working, when it’s time to rebuild your workforce, a fully remote employee might be your best choice. The...
Which workplace injuries must employers report immediately?
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Jan 5, 2022 | Workplace Injuries
Pursuant to section 68(1)(a) of the British Columbia Workers Compensation Act (the "Act"), employers in British Columbia must inform WorkSafeBC immediately of the occurrence of certain workplace accidents, such as where a worker is seriously injured or killed on the...