
Focus on Bonus and Incentive Pay
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
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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
For some employees, their annual bonus forms a significant part of their employment compensation. Even where the employment contract specifically provides that a bonus is ... Continued
The Health Care Costs Recovery Act (the “Act“) came into force in BC just over a year ago. Under that legislation, if a person receives ... Continued
The concept of unjust dismissal under the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”) is different from, and broader than, the common law concept of wrongful dismissal, ... Continued
Hiring the right employees is essential to the success of a business. Accordingly, the importance of thorough pre-employment screening of job candidates cannot be overemphasized. ... Continued
There are significant human resources and employment related issues that arise from the purchase, sale or merger of all or part of a business. If ... Continued
The majority of employers have non-union workforces. Consequently, when their employees become involved in a union certification drive they do not understand their rights and ... Continued
On January 12, 2010, the Supreme Court of BC upheld a 2008 decision of the BC Human Rights Tribunal, in which the employer was found ... Continued