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Why Buying Union-Made Matters—Now More Than Ever

Author name: Labour Rights Law

Buying Union-Made

Why Buying Union-Made Matters—Now More Than Ever

These past few months, I’ve heard from countless workers across Canada—skilled tradespeople, factory workers, hospitality staff, healthcare aides—who are feeling the pinch. Jobs are being lost. Hours are being cut. Economic uncertainty, driven by global instability and exploitative trade practices, is making life harder for working people across the country. Many of these challenges are […]

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CPKC Employer Reinstatement and Human Rights Obligations

CPKC Ordered to Pay $20,000 for Failing to Reinstate Employee: Employer Reinstatement and Human Rights Obligations

In a recent case highlighting the serious risks employers face when they fail to comply with reinstatement orders, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) was ordered to pay $20,000 in damages to a conductor after delaying his return to work for over two years and imposing unnecessary barriers. The dispute stemmed from CPKC’s termination of

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Addressing Workplace Discrimination

Addressing Workplace Discrimination: Steps to Take Before the Human Rights Tribunal

Workplace discrimination remains a critical issue, affecting employees across various industries. In British Columbia, the Human Rights Code offers protection against discrimination based on Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, and criminal conviction unrelated

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Non-Unionized Workers Resolve Employment Disputes

How Non-Unionized Workers Can Resolve Employment Disputes

As a non-unionized worker in British Columbia, you may find yourself facing various employment-related issues, from wrongful dismissal to unpaid wages or workplace discrimination. Unlike unionized employees, who have access to grievance arbitration through their collective agreements, non-unionized workers must navigate a different set of legal avenues to resolve their disputes. Understanding your options is

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Distinction Between Employment Law and Labour Law in BC

Understanding the Difference Between Employment and Labour Law in BC

  As employment and labour lawyers practicing in British Columbia, we often get asked how to distinguish between employment and labour law. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different legal frameworks, each governing distinct aspects of the employer-employee relationship, with its own unique set of rules, rights, and responsibilities. Knowing these

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