Most employers and employees in British Columbia will likely accept that business activities have undergone permanent changes due to COVID-19. Establishing protocols for employees to return to the offices after months of remote working could be challenging.

Restrictive covenants, or non-compete agreements, are tools that employers can use to restrict employees' employment opportunities when they leave a company. Their purpose is to protect proprietary information and prevent workers from using their knowledge to compete directly with the employer.

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 the term means.

Studies indicate that violence in any workplace is a matter of significant concern across Canada, including British Columbia. Many employers and employees associate violence with physical assault, but it includes other acts such as threats, abuse and intimidation.

Bullying is not restricted to schoolyards. Although employees are protected under employment law, the number of British Columbia workers who are victims of workplace bullying is concerning.

Employers in British Columbia and other provinces in Canada might be interested in a recent Supreme Court ruling in connection with the rights of dismissed employees to bonuses under employment law. The ruling followed a case that involved an employee who claimed benefits and bonus pay after he was forced to resign.