Employment Law
Employer ordered to pay $99,000 in damages for propositioning employee
The BCHRT awarded $99K against a general store employer who had sexually harassed an employee and then later fired her for refusing…
Mackenzie Irwin, Canadian Justice, on right to disconnect legislation
Employment lawyer Mackenzie Irwin joins Canadian Justice to discuss the right to disconnect legislation in Ontario and its repercussions for employees.
First Quantum Minerals: Severance Packages
Laid off or lost your job at First Quantum Minerals? Learn about your employment rights in Canada and how to calculate your…
Can I be fired for donating to a protest?
Your employer can fire you for any reason, except for discriminatory issues (gender, race, religion) as long as they provide you with…
What is a fair severance package in Canada?
Peloton offers membership to fired employees Peloton saw unprecedented demand during the lockdowns of the pandemic. Recently, however, they fired 2,800 staff…
Employment Lawyer on Remote Worker Return: Global BC Interview
A Vancouver employment lawyer spoke with Global News BC on employee rights when returning to the workplace as COVID-19 restrictions lift.
Freedom Convoy trucker fired after colliding with a cyclist. Termination For Cause?
In the wake of the recent anti-mandate protests, a video has surfaced depicting a semi-truck making contact with a cyclist when…
Layoff Rights for Employees When Production is Disrupted
The Ambassador Bridge, one of Canada’s main trading routes with the United States, was shut down for an…
Grocery Store Employee in BC Fired for Feeding Homeless: Global BC
An employment lawyer spoke with Global News B.C regarding a grocery store employee's wrongful dismissal suit.