Can An Employer Sue an Employee for Quitting Without Proper Notice?

In British Columbia, the relationship between employers and employees is governed by the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and common law principles including the freedom to contract. Lawsuits regarding employment law issues are extremely common, however, these are almost always based on a former or current employee suing their employer for … 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

How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with an Employment Lawyer

If you are facing an employment-related issue such as wrongful dismissal, workplace discrimination, or harassment in British Columbia, whether as an employee or an employer, seeking legal advice from an employment lawyer is crucial. Your initial meeting with an employment lawyer is an important step in understanding your … Continue reading

Are Employment Contracts Signed After You’ve Started Working Enforceable?

The employment relationship is governed by legislation as well as, in most cases, an employment contract. An employment contract can determine many of an employee’s and employer’s rights and obligations in the employment relationship, with some of the most significant issues arising at the end of the employment relationship.

The … Continue reading

Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors

The landscape of the modern workplace is constantly evolving from changes in laws to changes in how we work whether remotely or digitally. With these changes, the legal complexities that businesses must navigate are also evolving. One such challenge is the potential misclassification of employees as independent contractors and vice … Continue reading