What do I do if I’m working in a toxic work environment? Over the years, laws in Canada have evolved to protect workers from toxic work environments. Today, more Canadians than ever understand the legal right to a safe and healthy workplace that is free of bullying and harassment or discrimination under human rights law. […]
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Restrictive Covenants in Employment Employees who are too eager to sign contracts with restrictive covenants in employment can jeopardize their ability to earn a living going forward. Signing an employment contract can be one of the most exciting moments in your career. It can represent the payoff of years of education or hard work, a
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If you are in a union, this question depends on the language of your collective agreement and we recommend that you contact your union representative. If you are not in a union, the Employment Standards Act only permits temporary layoffs in very limited circumstances. Economic Downturn & Temporary Layoffs During times of economic downturn, such as those
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Paid sick leave coming to BC and the provinces? On 20 May 2020, the Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan, stated that BC could develop its own paid sick leave program and “go it alone”, but noted that the federal government should take the lead on the initiative. A few days later, the federal government committed to
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Why Your Workplace Needs to Unionize In a non-unionized workplace, the terms and conditions of the employee’s employment are governed through oral or written employment contract between the employee and the employer, and employment standards legislation. In a unionized workplace, however, a trade union that has been chosen by the majority of the employees will
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