Link to read article: The law behind “I quit” Transcript: Do I have to give notice to my employer before I quit? In British Columbia, there’s nothing in the Employment Standards Act that says you have to give your employer notice before you quit. But that’s not the end of the story. You may have something […]

Top 3 ways to get the most value out of your lawyer At Labour Rights Law, we pride ourselves on being approachable and helping clients from all walks of life.  These are two of the reasons why we help clients with their employment, labour, and human rights issues. But how can clients get the most

We are thrilled to announce that Labour Rights Law is one of the finalists for the 2020 Business Excellence Awards. Every year, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce publicly recognizes outstanding businesses that have demonstrated excellence in business and a passion for their community. Don’t forget to vote for Labour Rights Law Office in the Business of the Year

There’s more to leaving a job than saying “I quit” and packing your stuff into a cardboard box. Before resigning from your employment, you should consult a lawyer to determine what your legal rights and obligations are – and what rights or compensation you might be giving up by leaving. Do I have to give

We are pleased to announce that Labour Rights Law has been nominated for the 2020 Business Excellence Awards brought by the Tri-City Chamber of Commerce. Every year, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce publicly recognizes outstanding businesses, organizations, and professionals for their hard work and innovation within our community. Each of the nominated businesses and individuals has demonstrated

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What are the differences between being “recalled” and “rehired” when returning to work after Covid-19 layoffs? As government restrictions on workplaces are becoming more relaxed, businesses that have laid off their workers due to the pandemic can now begin rebuilding their teams. However, employees who are hired back should be aware of the legalities surrounding their

Yes, a worker has the right to refuse unsafe work. If a worker has reasonable cause to believe that carrying out a task or job will cause imminent harm or undue hazard to the health and safety of themselves and the people around them, they have the right to refuse to carry out the task

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) ended on 26 September 2020 and has been replaced by the Canada Recovery Benefit (“CRB”). The CRB is available for those who are not eligible for Employment Insurance (“EI”) or had their employment income reduced by at least 50% due to COVID-19. Eligible individuals can receive $500 per week for up to 26 weeks between 27