Can Employers Request a Sick Note from an Employee?
On May 29, 2025, the British Columbia legislature passed Bill 11, amending the Employment Standards Act. It prohibits most BC employers from requiring medical notes ... Continued
Federal Court Issues Guidelines for Leave Evidence in Appeals from the Trademarks Opposition Board
By David Bowden The Federal Court has issued an update to its Case and Trial Management Guidelines for Complex Proceedings, Proceedings under the PM(NOC) Regulations, ... Continued
What Happens When Off-Duty Conduct Goes Public? Andrea Raso Weighs In
When senior leaders make discriminatory or controversial statements online, what responsibility does an employer have—and how far do reputational risks go? In Canadian HR Reporter’s ... Continued
When the Personal Becomes Professional: What Employers Need to Know About Intimate Images and Privacy in the Workplace
A recent BC Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) decision is raising eyebrows and important questions for employers and HR professionals. In MR v. SS, 2025 BCCRT ... Continued
Andrea Raso at “Addressing Workplace Concerns: Performance vs Mental Health”
Join Andrea Raso, Partner and Chair of the Employment and Labour Group at Clark Wilson, on Wednesday, June 11th, as she presents at the Addressing ... Continued
WTR 1000 Recognition for Clark Wilson: David Bowden joins Jeffrey Vicq and Athar Malik
The World Trademark Review’s prestigious WTR 1000 identifies leading practitioners in 80+ jurisdictions through competitor and client interviews. The 2025 rankings were published last week. ... Continued
Andrea Raso Interviewed in Human Resources Director Article
Clark Wilson Employment & Labour chair Andrea Raso was interviewed by Human Resources Director (HRD) Magazine for the article, “B.C. case highlights risks of discrimination ... Continued
Andrea Raso and William Holder Appointed as Mediators at The Resolution Network
Experienced mediators Andrea Raso and William Holder are the newest additions to The Resolution Network’s esteemed mediation panel. The Resolution Network is designed to simplify ... Continued
Championing Workplace Success
Our Employment & Labour practice group recently hosted its annual BC Employer’s Fall Conference making this is an ideal opportunity to highlight the work of ... Continued
Andrea Raso interviewed in Human Resources Director Canada article
Clark Wilson’s Employment & Labour practice Chair, Andrea Raso, was interviewed in a recent article for Human Resources Director Canada (HRD Canada). The piece examines ... Continued
BC Employers’ Fall Conference – Your Questions Answered: Employment Agreements, Policies, Immigration and More!
Business owners, leaders, and human resource professionals won’t want to miss this informative session where Clark Wilson’s Employment & Labour group covers its most frequently ... Continued
Warning to Avoid “Two-Step Offers” with Successful Job Applicants
By Andrea Raso and Catherine Repel A recent case from the BC Supreme Court serves as a warning to employers regarding the pitfalls of providing ... Continued