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 […]
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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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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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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British Columbia Labour Rights Attorney Giving Police Officers the Representation They Need During Administrative Actions and Disciplinary Hearings Police officers form the first line of defence between British Columbians and crime. If someone is robbed, assaulted, or burglarized, the first thing they’ll do is call the police. Despite this, police face a level of scrutiny
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British Columbia Labour Rights Attorney Giving You the Representation You Need for Employment Law Disputes For several people, jobs are identities. One of the first questions we ask people upon meeting them is “what do you do?” Many people will identify themselves by their occupation such as “I’m a teacher” or “I’m a construction worker.”
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British Columbia Labour Rights Attorney Giving You the Representation You Need for Protecting Your Rights During a Merger or Acquisition Mergers and acquisitions are a common business practice. They allow companies to grow and evolve to better serve their client base. They also allow struggling companies to survive and thrive under new ownership. Mergers and
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British Columbia Labour Rights Attorney Giving You the Representation You Need for Proving Discrimination Before a Human Rights Tribunal Everyone deserves the right to feel safe and respected in the workplace. This applies regardless of a person’s race, sexuality, place of origin, or many other factors. In fact, many aspects of a person’s identity are
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Workplace burnout is more than just feeling tired or stressed; it’s a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork. Symptoms of burnout may include fatigue, reduced productivity, feelings of cynicism or detachment from work, and decreased job satisfaction. Workplace burnout has become a prevalent issue affecting employees and employers
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