Workplace Stress, Mental Disability, and Your Rights in BC

Posted on by Kevin Blair

Workplace stress can absolutely be the basis for a disability claim and human rights protection in British Columbia, but only when it crosses the line from ordinary job pressure into a diagnosable psychological disorder. The law distinguishes between the two. If your stress has become anxiety, depression, PTSD, or … Continue reading

Can My Employer Lay Me Off After a Fire, Flood, or Business Closure in BC?

Posted on by David Goldberg

A fire, flood, or forced business closure can create serious problems for both employers and employees. But in British Columbia, a disaster does not automatically give an employer the right to lay off staff without pay.

If your employer has told you that you are being temporarily laid off because … Continue reading