The Site C hydroelectric project planned for construction on the Peace River is the largest public infrastructure project in the history of the province. When complete, the $8 billion endeavor…

Statistics from WorkSafeBC show that, between 2005 and 2012, more than 3,720 health care workers suffered injuries because of violence at work. That figure is particularly alarming when you consider that, during the same period of time, 241 workers in law enforcement were injured.

A company's high-level business decisions can have repercussions throughout the entire organization, and unfortunately sometimes the decision to restructure…

The rules regarding foreign labour recruitment vary across Canadian provinces. For example, in Alberta, recruiters are not allowed to collect a fee for finding employment for a foreign worker.

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.

A number of Canadian immigration programs allow for skilled workers from other countries to live and work in Canada and eventually apply for permanent residency. These programs include…

Under the Workers Compensation Act, employers in British Columbia are subject to strict requirements with regard to workplace injuries and some accidents that do not result in injury.

For the second time in a month, the Supreme Court of Canada has made a landmark ruling on public-sector labour law. The first ruling, which we discussed in a recent post, gives Mounties the right to engage in meaningful collective bargaining…

In the 1960s, the right to collective bargaining was gained by federal public servants in Canada. However, in 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Mounties were not allowed to form unions.

The employment relationship is more likely to be successful…

Labour and employment laws in Canada are complex, and anyone dealing with an employment law issue at the federal or provincial level should have straightforward legal advice.