On April 15, 2025, the British Columbia government introduced Bill 11, amending the Employment Standards Act [RSBC 1996] CHAPTER 113 to prohibit employers from requiring medical notes for short-term absences due to illness or injury. This legislative change aims to lessen the administrative burden on already an overworked healthcare … Continue reading
In British Columbia, employment law is designed to protect both employers and employees, ensuring fair treatment and clear understanding of the obligations of both parties with respect to work-related issues. One issue that employers have to deal with which arises rarely, but does occur, is job abandonment.
It is crucial … Continue reading
Workplace investigations have grown in popularity in recent years as a way for employers to maintain a fair and safe work environment and manage risk in the workplace. Workplace investigations let employees know that their concerns are being addressed and that company standards and policies are worth more than simply … Continue reading
Many employers have as part of their employment agreements a probationary period for all new hires for the first three months of employment. Often employee benefits and other employment perks like accruing vacation time or being entitled to participate in a bonus program don’t crystallize until after this probationary period … Continue reading
In 2020 when the COVID-19 Pandemic occurred a vast majority of the Canadian workforce was pushed into a work from home arrangement. While this was initially a difficult transition most, with the ascent of video conferencing tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, for many it became a preferable work arrangement. … Continue reading
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