Covid-19 Resources for Employers in BC
Our Employment Lawyers provide resources for Employers regarding Covid-19 and the Workplace. | KSW Lawyers
HR Done Right! Tips from an Employment Lawyer
Our Employment & Labour Lawyers provide tips and answer top HR questions regarding management and legal compliance at the workplace received from Business Owners and Human Resources Professionals.
Travel Company “Frustrated” by Court’s Decision Allowing Wrongful Dismissal Claim Despite Business Being Devastated by the Pandemic
Our Employment Lawyers summarize key points from a decision where the BC Supreme Court found a business development director for a travel company was entitled to damages reflecting a 5 month notice period without deduction after 18 months of employment (Verigen v. Ensemble Travel Ltd, 2021 BCSC 1934). | KSW Lawyers
BC Restaurant Liable for $30,000 in Damages for Firing Server After Asking to be Addressed by Their Correct Pronoun
Our Employment Lawyers summarize recent decision from the BC Human Rights Tribunal shows that the implications of willfully ignoring an employee’s pronouns or gender identity can be costly for an employer (Nelson v. Goodberry Restaurant Group Ltd. dba Buono Osteria and others, 2021 BCHRT 137). | KSW Lawyers
Employer Scores Rare Win in Wrongful Dismissal Case – 7-0
Our Employment Lawyers summarize recent wrongful dismissal decision that was almost 100% in favour of the employer on key issues (Leanne LeClair v Shoppers Drug Mart, 2021 BCSC 1904) | KSW Lawyers
B.C.’s Proof of Vaccination Requirement
Our Employment Lawyers summarize the BC Government Orders requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination. | KSW Lawyers
BC Human Rights Tribunal Dismisses Complaints Alleging Discrimination due to Vaccine Pass
Our Employment Lawyers summarize recent BC Human Rights Tribunal screening decisions dismissing discrimination complaints regarding the Vaccine Pass. | KSW Lawyers
The Perils Of Parallel Proceedings: Issue Estoppel In The Employment Context
Jesse Dunning, Employment Lawyer, summarizes his recent decision involving the application of the doctrine of issue estoppel and interplay between various employment law issues. | KSW Lawyers
New Federal Statutory Holiday: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Our Employment Lawyers answer your questions regarding the New Federal Statutory Holiday: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. | KSW Lawyers
Vaccine Mandates and Workplace Vaccination Policies
Our Employment Lawyer Chris Drinovz answers top Employer questions regarding vaccine mandates, workplace safety and vaccinations at the workplace. | KSW Lawyers
Important Changes to B.C. Employment Standards Act
Our Employment Lawyers summarize British Columbia’s Employment Standards Act changes that will come into force on August 15, 2021 | KSW Lawyers
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