The Importance of Fresh Consideration in Employment Contracts

In British Columbia, employers frequently revise employment agreements to reflect evolving roles and responsibilities, or compensation structures. However, one critical legal principle often overlooked in this process is the requirement for fresh consideration. Without it, employers risk having their updated agreements declared unenforceable, a mistake that can be costly in … Continue reading

Employment Contracts That Violate the Employment Standards Act

Employment contracts are fundamental to the relationship between employers and employees. These legal agreements outline the terms of employment, including job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and termination conditions, amongst a myriad of other things. However, not all employment contracts are created equal.

Employment contracts in British Columbia are subject to various … Continue reading

The Benefits of Talking to a Lawyer: Employment Law

Employment is something that impacts almost everyone, whether as an employee or an employer. Usually, the workplace relationships we are involved in go smoothly enough, but every once in a while, there are issues which can lead people to question if it might be worthwhile to talk to a lawyer … Continue reading

What to Do If Your Employer Offers You Your Old Position Back After Firing You?

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-Compete Clauses in British Columbia

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