A former Vancouver lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct for the sexual assault of a prospective client. The ruling by the Law Society of British Columbia Tribunal Hearing …
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People on the MoveWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Baltej Dhillon named chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors
Baltej Dhillon has been appointed as the new chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors, marking the first time a South Asian Canadian assumes this position. Dhillon, who has been a …
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In a recent court case centered around wrongful dismissal, the extent to which an employee is entitled to engage in a “side-hustle” during work hours was put into the spotlight. …
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By Law Society of British Columbia Former lawyer William James Heflin has been suspended for six months and ordered to pay $4,348 in costs after committing professional misconduct by sexually …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. becomes first Canadian jurisdiction to mandate licensing for asbestos abatement contractors
In a groundbreaking move, British Columbia has emerged as the pioneer among Canadian provinces by implementing a licensing requirement for asbestos abatement contractors, effective January 1, 2024. To bolster the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Workers Compensation Act requirements in B.C. to enhance support for injured workers’ return to employment
Injured workers in British Columbia can look forward to improved support in their journey back to work, thanks to new requirements introduced under the Workers Compensation Act. Starting Jan. 1, …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
Worker’s $5,000 vacation pay lawsuit dismissed by B.C. small claims court over jurisdiction
A B.C. worker who sued for $5,000 in vacation pay at small claims court has had his case dismissed. The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) refused to hear the case, involving …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Tribunal dismisses appeal by B.C. employer, citing its ‘conscious and deliberate’ decision to stand aside during investigation
A B.C. employer that appealed an employment standards ruling made a “conscious and deliberate” decision to stand aside during the initial investigation of a complaint by a former worker, a …
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The general minimum wage in British Columbia (B.C.) will be increased from $15.65 to $16.75 per hour starting June 1, 2023. The 6.9% raise, which applies to various job categories …
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Workplace NewsWorkplace Violence
Punched on the job: When gig workers are denied basic safety support
By Zak Vescera | The Tyee Aman Sood was supposed to drive the man in the yellow construction vest to McCallum Road in Abbotsford for $4.42. On the way the …