The relationship between an employer and an employee is a unique one. On the one hand and on a contractual level, it is an agreement to perform tasks in exchange for pay. However, on the other hand and from a more practical viewpoint, the employment relationship and the workplace environment … Continue reading
Non-competition clauses are a type of restrictive covenant found in employment agreements that, in essence, are designed to prevent employees from entering into or starting a similar profession or trade in competition against their former employer. Absent a non-competition clause, there is nothing standing in the way of an employee … Continue reading
In British Columbia, the classification of workers as employees, independent contractors, or dependent contractors carries legal implications which can be hugely significant to employers and workers alike. While employees and independent contractors are widely known and understood the category of workers, dependent contractors occupy a unique position in the realm … Continue reading
When the time comes to part ways with your employer due to no fault of your own, you will be entitled to severance, an amount of money to make you whole due to the loss of your employment. Severance is governed by employment contract, the common law and … Continue reading
With skyrocketing inflation and costs of living, overtime pay can be a great way for employees to earn extra money. However, outside of governmental and unionized work environments most employers are not enthused to have to pay more into wages with overhead already being high.
At the end of the … Continue reading
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