Top Mistakes Employees Make Before Speaking to an Employment Lawyer

If you are looking for an employee lawyer in Surrey, Vancouver, or anywhere in British Columbia where our lawyers work, chances are something at work has already gone wrong. Maybe you were fired, pressured to resign, offered a severance package, demoted, harassed, or put on a sudden performance … Continue reading

Can You Be Fired Due to a Shortage of Work in BC?

In British Columbia, both employers and employees are navigating an unpredictable economic landscape. Trade wars, inflation, interest rate hikes, and global supply chain disruptions have all led to cost-cutting measures across industries. One example that continues to ripple through the Canadian economy is the impact of former U.S. President Donald … Continue reading

Frustration of Contract in British Columbia: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

Ending employment relationships is never easy, but some situations arise where neither the employer nor the employee is truly at fault for the end of the employment relationship. In British Columbia, “frustration of contract” is a legal doctrine that can bring an employment relationship to an end when unforeseen events … Continue reading

Understanding After-Acquired Cause

An important aspect of employment law in general, and with respect to employment litigation in particular, is the concept of “cause” for termination. When an employer terminates an employee for “cause” or “just cause” it, means that the employee has engaged in conduct that justifies immediate dismissal without notice … 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