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Reasonable notice, working notice, pay in lieu of notice, and severance pay are terms often used in employment law, especially in cases of termination or dismissal. While these terms are frequently used interchangeably, each of these forms of compensation relating to dismissal represent distinct and separate concepts. In this blog article, we will explain each

What is a grievance? A grievance is a complaint that is filed by the employee directly or by the Union on behalf of an employee to inform the employer of a breach of the employee’s rights under a collective agreement or under legislation. Typically, the grievance process is outlined in the collective agreement and includes different steps,

Workplace mediation is a confidential, informal, and voluntary process in which a neutral third party, known as the mediator, meets and assists employees and their employer with dispute to reach a mutually acceptable solution. The process is designed to resolve conflicts and disputes within a workplace environment by finding a mutually acceptable solution, effectively restoring

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Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (“BCE”) is laying off three percent of its workforce, eliminating 1,300 positions. To streamline operations, BCE is also reducing management positions by six percent and will reduce executive roles by 20 percent decrease. Employees have also been notified of BCE’s decision to close several radio stations. In addition, Bell Media Inc,

In a previous blog article, we set out the minimum amount non-unionized employees in BC are owed under the BC Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) when their employment ends. It is important to remember that if you have been dismissed from your job, you may be entitled to more than just severance pay as outlined in the ESA.

What should I do if my boss tells me to do something that is not part of my regular job? If an employee disagrees with a manager’s decision, they generally have to follow the order first and then address their concern through the formal complaint process provided under the collective agreement, i.e., the grievance procedure.