Blog - Employment Law - Page 8

Working from home has become the new normal for many employees in a variety of industries. Though many individuals have demonstrated the ability to perform their role to the same...

Types of Unexpected Time Off Though most individuals prefer to plan and schedule their time off from work, some events in life can occur without warning. From personal illness to...

In most places of employment, employees are allowed to take a leave of absence, also known as job-protected leave, for many difference reasons.  While most of these leaves are unpaid,...

Regardless of the job, employees want to feel as though they are being fairly compensated for the work they perform. After performing the same role for one or several years,...

When it comes to break and rest requirements in BC, there are many misconceptions surrounding what an employer must provide for their employees. While there are certain laws that every...

Overtime refers to temporarily increased wages that are paid to employees when they work beyond their standard hours. Employers must pay for overtime, even if an employee agrees not to...

Do you feel as though you are being pressured to quit your job? Have your job responsibilities suddenly changed without any notice? If so, you may be in a constructive...

Commission-based salespeople are employees that are paid on a commission or incentive basis. In British Columbia, these employees may be paid entirely by commission or a combination of salary and...

Terminating Employees: What Happens When You Don’t Have an Employment Contract? When entering employment relationships, some employers choose not to have employment contacts. From a legal standpoint, it is not...

If you are looking to hire a temporary foreign worker for your business, certain legal requirements must be met. Failure to meet even one of these requirements can result in...