The eleven statutory holidays in British Columbia are New Year’s Day Family Day Good Friday Victoria Day Canada Day BC Day Labour Day National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Thanksgiving Day Remembrance Day Christmas Day Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, and Boxing Day are not mandatory statutory holidays. Eligibility for Statutory Holiday Pay To qualify for […]
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Employment Law
August 14th, 2024
Innovative Recruitment Tactics for Finding Top Talent in 2024
Finding the best candidates in a competitive market requires out-of-the-box thinking. These creative sourcing strategies can help companies enhance their talent pool and optimize hiring processes. Whether you’re looking to attract tech wizards or traditional role rockstar, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Let’s explore some inventive approaches to recruitment that will set you […]
Read MoreMay 23rd, 2022
The Journey of Healing After Leaving a Toxic Workplace
Leaving a toxic workplace is like letting go of an emotionally abusive ex. You’re sort of battered, and your confidence is at an all-time low. Sometimes, you think you weren’t doing your job correctly, not that they were being unfair. Trying to look for a new job with this mindset can be taxing. There’s also […]
Read MoreMarch 9th, 2015
When Is A Quit Not A Quit?
I suspect that most employers struggle, occasionally, with the question of whether an employee has resigned from employment. I know that I am often called on to provide advice on this subject.
Read MoreMarch 5th, 2015
The Power of the Probationary Period
Perhaps the best weapon in an employers arsenal to screen applicants is the probation period. In my experience, it is also one of the least used and least understood.
Read MoreMarch 2nd, 2015
Onerous Terms Not Necessarily Unconscionable
Wrongful dismissal cases often lead to debate over the legality of a severance formula set out in an employment contract. In most cases, the former employee argues the severance formula should be disregarded while the employer argues for keeping it.
Read MoreFebruary 25th, 2015
Length of Tenure Influences Notice Entitlement
How much notice do employees legally need before you can lay them off? Although many people think two weeks is the legal standard, Canadian common law for employment outlines termination notice in detail.
Read MoreFebruary 18th, 2015
Canada’s Express Entry
Effective January 1, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced a new skilled immigrant intake system—Express Entry (EE). Originally called Expression of Interest, it is modelled after New Zealand’s immigration system. Though little has changed regarding the categories and criteria, what has changed is the application assessment and management system. As such, Canada still chooses […]
Read MoreFebruary 18th, 2015
Severance Pay in BC
After three months of consecutive employment an employee may be eligible for compensation, written working notice, or a combination of the two as follows: After three months – one week After 12 months – two weeks After three years – one week for each completed year of employment, to a maximum of eight weeks No […]
Read MoreJuly 22nd, 2014
Minimum Wage in BC
British Columbia will end a three-year freeze on the minimum wage with a 2-per-cent hike in September, giving the province’s lowest-income earners an additional 20 cents per hour, or enough for a cup of coffee after an eight-hour shift. The minimum wage in British Columbia is as follows: May 1, 2011 – $8.75 per hour; […]
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