Legal News
Benchers in British Columbia to consider next steps toward licensing paralegals
By the Law Society of British Columnbia On March 10, 2023 the Benchers will consider [Read More]
British Columbia
Arbitration/Labour Relations
Unrepentant worker fired after discussing co-worker’s sexual orientation on her podcast
A B.C. legal assistant who hosted an after-hours podcast in which she discussed a co-worker’s [Read More]
Featured
B.C. trucking company loses claim for damages to vehicle, attempt to recoup safe-driving bonus
A trucking company has had its claim for damages to a vehicle, along with an [Read More]
Law Firm Profiles
The ‘blue wall’ of silence allows bullying, sexual abuse and violence to infect police forces
By Jason Walker, University Canada West After an alleged targeted campaign of bullying and sexual [Read More]
Featured
Popping the cork: Tension leads to without cause dismissal for long-serving B.C. liquor worker
Not every wine ages well. So too is the case for employment relationships, as a [Read More]
Constructive Dismissal
Concrete worker awarded $2,500 after being called ape, monkey by co-worker
A concrete worker in British Columbia has been awarded $2,500 in human rights damages after [Read More]
Featured
B.C. employer wins time-theft case against remote worker after installing tracking software
A remote worker in British Columbia, fired for cause, has been ordered to pay her [Read More]
Legal News
King’s Counsel appointments in B.C. to be announced in spring
By British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General The recipients of the honorary title of King’s [Read More]
Constructive Dismissal
B.C. pressman loses bid to have termination clause voided because cap was shorter than mandated for ‘group’ layoffs under ESA
A senior pressman at Glenmore Printing in Richmond, B.C., was laid off during the pandemic [Read More]
HR Law Canada
Major case alert: Airline hit with $100,000 in punitive damages after alleging cause
An airline controlled by the Chinese government has been ordered to pay $100,000 in punitive [Read More]