Unfortunately, certain events in your personal life could necessitate taking an extended leave of absence from your employment. According to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act, employees are permitted to take a leave of absence for specific reasons. Here’s what you need to know about your workplace rights regarding taking a leave of absence. Leave … Read more
For many BC workers, and workers around the world, COVID-19 brought about many changes, including how you work. Nearly everyone had to adjust to this new normal and that meant that more and more individuals were required to work from home, or work “remotely”. What’s more, is that many employees have taken this opportunity to … Read more
In a recent study published by the Mental Health Commission of Canda, it was found that one in five working individuals struggle with mental health concerns. Moreover, at least 500,000 individuals seek sick leave due to their mental health difficulties caused by stress. With so many Canadians suffering from extreme stress in the workplace, especially … Read more
Understanding employment laws in BC can be tricky, especially when establishing whether you are an independent contractor or whether you are an employee. It’s becoming increasingly popular for individuals to take on work on a contract basis under their own small business as an independent contractor instead of being tied down to one company and … Read more
Who Qualifies? Under section 240 of the Canada Labour Code, a person who is: not a “manager”; has been employed for longer than 12 months; not subject to a collective agreement; and the dismissal was not the result of a lack of work or a discontinuance of a function; Is eligible to file a complaint … Read more
Can You Get Fired for Vaping in the Warehouse? Just cause is a high standard. If an employer terminates an employee for just cause, the employee loses their right to notice or payment in lieu of notice. For this reason, British Columbia legislation and the common law have established clear and onerous requirements that must … Read more