How Much Notice Does an Employee Need to Give When Resigning?
The term “two weeks’ notice” is an incredibly common one within employment scenarios. It denotes the customary minimum amount of time that is expected to give to an employer when...
Read MoreWhat Counts as an Employment Contract?
Whether you are an employee or an employer, it is important to know what counts as an employment contract in BC to ensure that you are aware of your legal...
Read MoreWhat Kind of Maternity or Parental Leave am I Entitled to in BC?
Canadian law dictates that new parents are legally entitled to a certain amount of time off. In British Columbia, the Employment Standards Act ensures that most workers are entitled to...
Read MoreAre Employers Allowed to Change Their Employees’ Responsibilities?
Whether you are an employer hoping to have a member of your staff cover some new responsibilities or an employee being asked to change your duties, it is important to...
Read MoreTwo weeks into the Land Owner Transparency Act: What do we know so far? What do land owners need to do?
As we have written previously, the Land Owner Transparency Act came into force on November 30, requiring all land owners to comply with transparency requirements. This means for land being...
Read MoreAm I Legally Required to Work Overtime if Asked?
Working overtime is often a great opportunity to bolster one’s income, but it can also be a major inconvenience. While some employers do not offer overtime, for others it can...
Read MoreThe Different Types of Job-Protected Leaves
Most workers in British Columbia are able to take a variety of different types of job-protected leaves of absence from their positions without fearing for their job security. While some...
Read MoreMid Life and Late Life Remarriage: 3 Reasons why you should have a Marriage Agreement
When two people find love after a divorce or a death of a spouse, their excitement about the new relationship is not always shared by their family members. Mid or...
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