A pub’s argument that the COVID-19 pandemic frustrated all of its employment contracts, both at common law and under the Employment Standards Act, has been shot down by the Supreme …
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The Government of British Columbia is appointing a new Provincial Court judge. Grace Oh will be appointed a judge effective Jan. 3, 2023. Oh completed a bachelor of law degree …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedPrivacy
Court dismisses CBSA firearm instructor’s frisking claim, says grievance was proper forum
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit by a former Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) unionized firearm instructor because it lacked jurisdiction. Simply put, the issue could …
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Legal NewsProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
B.C. lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually harassing woman
A lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the Law Society of British Columbia after it ruled he sexually harassed a woman. While it’s not an employment law …
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FeaturedWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. holding roundtables with gig workers as it considers employment standards changes
The B.C. government is hosting a series of regional in-person roundtables to hear directly from gig workers about their jobs and working conditions, and the unique challenges for app-based ride-hailing …
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By Zak Vescera | The Tyee The crew at the Georgia Straight wrote until the bitter end, filing stories and chronicling Vancouver’s culture after the paycheques stopped flowing and the printer …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Woman awarded $50,000 in damages by tribunal after being touched on breast during business trip
An Alberta woman was awarded $50,000 in damages for injury to dignity after a tribunal ruled she had been touched on her breast and hip by her boss on a …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
Valid severance clause in employment contract limits B.C. worker’s termination pay: Tribunal
A worker’s attempt to get a bigger severance package than his employment contract allowed has been shot down by a B.C. tribunal. Anthony Weall was hired by The Dugout Drop-In …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
B.C. logging company assumed long-term truck driver quit, but court rules he was terminated
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA recent ruling from the British Columbia Supreme Court reinforces a simple fact: Employers need concrete proof an employee has resigned. “Assuming” the worker quit or abandoned a position never …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Courier driver, fired after just one shift at coffee company, awarded 3 weeks’ pay
A courier driver in British Columbia who worked one shift before being fired has been awarded three weeks’ pay. Dagim Tessema was hired as a driver by Nemesis Coffee Holdings. …