Why Employees Don’t Trust HR Staff – And What Can Be Done About It
Originally posted in Forbes Online.
Organized Crime Association of BC Police Association certified as a trade union by the Labour Board
NOV 26, 2021 - Organized Crime Association of BC Police Association certified as a trade union by the Labour Board We were pleased to be able to assist the Organized Crime Association of BC Police Association with their successful application for certification before the BC Labour Relations Board. We take this opportunity to congratulate the [...]
Labour Rights Law Requires Proof of Vaccination for in-person Consultations
Please be aware that we will require proof of vaccination prior to any in-person consultations in our office. Further, we will require all clients and prospective clients to adhere to our COVID-19 protocol a) to wear masks when social distancing is not practical; b) to wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer; and c) [...]
Surrey Police Union officially certified by British Columbia Labour Relations Board
Originally posted in the The Voice Online.
Paid leave for Covid-19 vaccine eligible to BC workers (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzvgvmwCkFc Also read: Can I get fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine? Transcript: In March 2020, the BC Government amended the Employment Standards Act to allow employees to take job-protected COVID-19 related leave. I’m Rebecca Jackson, a lawyer at Labour Rights Law Office. In this video, I talk about the BC Government’s recent amendment to [...]
Top 3 ways to get the most value out of your lawyer (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQVihY_PAiI Also read: Can I get fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine? Transcript: How can clients get the most out of their first consultation? And, afterwards, how can they help make sure they get the best value for their legal fees? I’m Anthony Moffatt, a lawyer at Labour Rights Law Office. In this video, I [...]
Wiltse v. Seastar Chemicals ULS: consult a lawyer before accepting substantial changes to their compensation
Wiltse v. Seastar Chemicals ULS: Another recent example of why employees should consult a lawyer before accepting substantial changes to their compensation. The case of Wiltse v. Seastar Chemicals ULC, 2020 BCSC 658, (“Wiltse”) illustrates how unilateral changes to employees’ contracts can lead to constructive dismissal – even where the employment contract suggests the employer [...]
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation
The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced May 27 2021 that the remains of 215 indigenous children, some as young as three years-old, were found in a mass grave at the former Kamloops Residential School. The staff and lawyers at Labour Rights Law join with other allies who wear orange to show support and solidarity [...]
Female paramedic files discrimination complaint against B.C. Emergency Health Services
Originally posted in the Georgia Straight.