Is it Taxable? Recent Policy Changes to Taxable Employment Benefits
Employers often offer benefits of different kinds to their employee – some are taxable and some are not. On June 11, 2009, Canada Revenue Agency ... Continued
What Can the Tribunal Do? Remedies at the BC Human Rights Tribunal
When an employee successfully sues for wrongful dismissal, the Court will assess the period of “reasonable notice” and award the employee the income and benefits ... Continued
You’re Not Fired: Reduced Wages as Grounds for Constructive Dismissal
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer unilaterally changes a fundamental term of the employment contract, such that the employee is entitled at law to treat ... Continued
Litigating in an Economic Downturn: the “Fast-Track” Process
Many employers will, at least once, face a wrongful dismissal complaint. The economic downturn has resulted in an increase in the number of terminations or ... Continued
BC Supreme Court Punishes Employer for Lying About the Reasons for Dismissing an Employee
In 1997, the Supreme Court of Canada told employers they must be honest, forthright and candid with employees during the dismissal process. The law has ... Continued