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In our previous article regarding bad faith, we referred to the February 18, 2011 decision Beggs v Westport Foods Ltd. in which the BC Court ... Continued

The BC Government has announced that the BC minimum wage will increase in 3 stages from $8.00/hr to $10.25/hr over the next year as follows: ... Continued

Employers with unionized workforces know that it is always difficult to have a termination for just cause upheld in a unionized setting. This is because ... Continued

On January 1st, 2011 a number of changes to the Canada Pension Plan came into force. These changes will be gradually implemented however once fully ... Continued

The majority of employees, young and old, are accessing social networking sites on a daily basis. We are often asked to speak about or advise ... Continued

While employer liability for alcohol consumption is not limited to the festive season, it is during this time of year that employers are more likely ... Continued

As 2010 draws to a close, we reflect on some of the events that have affected workplaces over the year. From the excitement generated by ... Continued

Executive compensation and bonuses have undergone much scrutiny and criticism in the aftermath of the what is being now called the ‘Great Recession’. The topic ... Continued

This past summer, an Employment Standards Branch adjudicator ruled that a former employee was entitled to an award equalling 4% of the bonuses his employer ... Continued

A conundrum that unionized employers sometimes face, is whether and in what circumstances they can discipline union officials. When a regular employee becomes a union ... Continued

Many employers have harassment policies and are generally adept at dealing with sexual harassment claims. However, the issue takes a more complex turn when sexual ... Continued

One of the most frustrating aspects of managing an employee on a disability leave is the uncertainty surrounding the employee’s return to work. Either the ... Continued