BC Paid Sick Leave – What Employers Should Know
Our Employment Lawyers answer top Employer questions regarding the new BC Paid Sick Leave effective January 1, 2022. | KSW Lawyers
Covid-19 Vaccination Policies: First Arbitrator Decisions Issued Upholding or Overturning Employer Policies
Our Employment Lawyers summarize the first few arbitrator decisions issued upholding or overturning employer Covid-19 Vaccination Policies. | KSW Lawyers
Eight Month Car Dealer Employee Receives 5 Months Notice from BC Supreme Court
Our Employment Lawyers summarize key points from decision awarding an 8 month employee 5 months notice period. | KSW Lawyers
Just Cause in Non Profit Organizations – Reason for Employers to be More Optimistic in Proving Their Case
Our Employment Lawyers summarize key points from decisions covering Just Cause terminations in Non Profit Organizations – Reason for Employers to be More Optimistic in Proving Their Case | KSW Lawyers
BC Human Rights Update November 2021
Our Employment Lawyers summarize recent developments from the BC Human Rights Tribunal including current challenge to the “family status” discrimination test. | KSW Lawyers
Travel Company “Frustrated” by Court’s Decision Allowing Wrongful Dismissal Claim Despite Business Being Devastated by the Pandemic
Our Employment Lawyers summarize key points from a decision where the BC Supreme Court found a business development director for a travel company was entitled to damages reflecting a 5 month notice period without deduction after 18 months of employment (Verigen v. Ensemble Travel Ltd, 2021 BCSC 1934). | KSW Lawyers
BC Restaurant Liable for $30,000 in Damages for Firing Server After Asking to be Addressed by Their Correct Pronoun
Our Employment Lawyers summarize recent decision from the BC Human Rights Tribunal shows that the implications of willfully ignoring an employee’s pronouns or gender identity can be costly for an employer (Nelson v. Goodberry Restaurant Group Ltd. dba Buono Osteria and others, 2021 BCHRT 137). | KSW Lawyers
Employer Scores Rare Win in Wrongful Dismissal Case – 7-0
Our Employment Lawyers summarize recent wrongful dismissal decision that was almost 100% in favour of the employer on key issues (Leanne LeClair v Shoppers Drug Mart, 2021 BCSC 1904) | KSW Lawyers
Covid-19 Resources for Employers in BC
Our Employment Lawyers provide resources for Employers regarding Covid-19 and the Workplace. | KSW Lawyers
B.C.’s Proof of Vaccination Requirement
Our Employment Lawyers summarize the BC Government Orders requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination. | KSW Lawyers
BC Human Rights Tribunal Dismisses Complaints Alleging Discrimination due to Vaccine Pass
Our Employment Lawyers summarize recent BC Human Rights Tribunal screening decisions dismissing discrimination complaints regarding the Vaccine Pass. | KSW Lawyers
The Perils Of Parallel Proceedings: Issue Estoppel In The Employment Context
Jesse Dunning, Employment Lawyer, summarizes his recent decision involving the application of the doctrine of issue estoppel and interplay between various employment law issues. | KSW Lawyers
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