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Hired for the Holidays: Know Your Rights as a Temporary Worker in BC
October 22, 2026
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Fall Return-to-Office Mandates: How BC Employers Can Avoid Constructive Dismissal Claims
September 1, 2026
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Balancing Work and Childcare: Understanding Family Status Accommodations in BC
July 24, 2026
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Recent Wrongful Dismissal Decisions Impacting BC Employers
July 30, 2025
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Falling Short on Policy? Recent BC Cases Show What Employers Can't Afford to Get Wrong
July 21, 2025
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A $600K Lesson in Fairness: Why BC Employers Must Conduct Workplace Investigations with Care
June 27, 2025
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Why Protecting Employee Data Is a Legal and Ethical Imperative in British Columbia
May 30, 2025
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Inflation Indexing: Should BC Employers Index Employment Contracts for Inflation?
April 25, 2025
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Precarious Employee Claims, Workplace Politics, Tariffs, Inflation Indexing and ESA Amendments
April 21, 2025
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New BC Supreme Court Ruling Alters Employer Obligations on Mental Stress Claims: What Employers Need to Know
April 11, 2025
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Navigating Political Discourse in the Workplace: Best Practices for BC Employers
March 31, 2025
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Navigating AI and Employee Privacy Laws in BC: Compliance and Best Practices for Employers
February 25, 2025
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2025 Workplace Trends, Forecasts and Precautionary Cases
January 21, 2025
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The Rise of "New Collar Work" in 2025: What BC Employers and Workers Need to Know
January 20, 2025
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Can Employers in BC Restrict What Employees Say Online and Outside of Work?
December 23, 2024
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Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings + Recently Dismissed Employee Claims
December 20, 2024
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Ageism in the Workplace: Subtle and Overt Examples
November 29, 2024
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Wrongful Dismissal Backlash Over Politics, Workplace Antisemitism and Discrimination, Poppy Pushback and More
November 20, 2024
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When to Hire an HR Consultant or Employment Law Specialist: 10 Situations BC Employers Should Consider
October 31, 2024
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Return to Work Conflicts, Accommodating Undisclosed Illnesses, Non-Compete Clauses and More
October 24, 2024
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Returning to Work From a Protected Leave: When Employers and Employees Disagree
September 30, 2024
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An Employee’s $2 Million Theft, Employers’ and Workers’ Rights, Defamation Claims and More
September 19, 2024
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Navigating WorkSafe BC's New Return to Work Requirements: Legal Responsibilities and Protected Leaves in British Columbia
August 23, 2024
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Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts: What BC Employers and Workers Need to Know
July 26, 2024
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BC's Gender Pay Gap, Wrongful Dismissals, Toxic Workplace Warning Signs and More
July 19, 2024
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Navigating Online Defamation: What BC Employees Should Know about Voicing Opinions on Employers
May 30, 2024
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What Is a Compensation Philosophy? Why Does Our Business Need One?
April 29, 2024
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Stopping Sick Notes, Frustrated Employment Contracts, Risky Quitting and More
April 18, 2024
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Four New Laws in BC, Local Harassment Stories and More
March 18, 2024
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The Ongoing Issue of Inappropriate Workplace Behaviour and Overt Harassment
February 26, 2024
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Appalling Harassment Stories, Wrongful Dismissals and More in BC
February 16, 2024
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Safeguarding Privacy in the Age of Social Media: Legal Remedies and Emerging Protections
January 29, 2024
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Using AI for HR in Canada: Embracing Change and Navigating Challenges
January 29, 2024
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Top HR Stories, New Canadian Laws and Wrongful Dismissal Cases Affecting Employers in BC
January 19, 2024
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BC Employment Laws: 7 Things Every BC Business Should Review in the New Year
December 29, 2023
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Navigating Compliance: Integrating BC's Pay Transparency Act into Corporate Culture
November 28, 2023
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A Win for Gig Workers, Pay Transparency, Workplace Violence and Local Harassment Cases
November 17, 2023
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The Pay Transparency Act: A Guide for Employers in British Columbia
October 30, 2023
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The Importance of Defining and Enforcing Company Policies in British Columbia
October 24, 2023
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Workplace Equity, Cautionary Workplace Tribunal Cases and Recruitment Challenges
October 20, 2023
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Fostering Workplace Inclusivity and Accessibility for People With Disabilities in BC
September 22, 2023
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Unveiling Subtle Forms of Workplace Harassment: Recognizing the Unseen Challenges
August 31, 2023
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Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace: Balancing Compassion and Employment Contracts
July 31, 2023
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Family Status Protections, Termination Clauses, Interesting Facts About Employment Laws and More
July 17, 2023
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The Treatment of "Family Status" Protection Across Canada
July 10, 2023
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Examples of BC Employers' Duty to Accommodate Employees
July 7, 2023
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10 Interesting Tidbits About Canadian Employment Law
July 3, 2023
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A Startling BC Harassment Case, Employee Theft, Pay Transparency and Trouble Abroad
June 19, 2023
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The 4-Day Workweek: Potential Legal Ramifications
May 31, 2023
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Secret Recordings, Termination Cautions, Workplace Equity and Microaggression
April 17, 2023
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Surreptitious Recording
April 14, 2023
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Terminating Employment During a Leave of Absence – Leave It Alone?
April 10, 2023
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Need to Terminate an Employee? Here’s How to Get It Right!
April 3, 2023
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Workplace Bullying, Harassment in Sports and Employment Trends Reaching BC
March 17, 2023
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Workplace Harassment, Trouble on Campus and a Change to How NDAs Are Used
February 15, 2023
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The Top BC Employment Law Cases of 2022
January 23, 2023
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Have Your Employees Asked to WFH (Work From Hawaii)?
January 20, 2023
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Time Theft, Newcomer Incentives, Protection for BC Workers, and 2023 Workplace Trends
January 14, 2023
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Important Considerations Regarding 2023 Workplace Trends
December 31, 2022
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Discrimination, Harassment and Misconduct in BC Workplaces
November 28, 2022
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Discriminatory Hiring Practices in BC
October 31, 2022
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Disadvantaged Landlords, Ageism, and a Push to Change NDAs in BC
October 28, 2022
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Quiet Quitting, Employment Contracts and Tough HR Dilemmas
September 22, 2022
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What Do Your Employment Contracts Say About Your Company's Brand?
September 7, 2022
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Do You Want to Increase Employee Engagement and Retention? Here’s How.
September 5, 2022
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Examples of Workplace Discrimination, Rent Increases and Renovictions in BC
August 15, 2022
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Your Questions About Resigning From a Job in BC, Answered
July 25, 2022
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Workplace Harassment, ICBC Rebates and Understanding Your Rights as a Tenant in BC
June 21, 2022
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Who is Eligible for Overtime Pay in BC?
May 31, 2022
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ICBC Updates, Real Estate News and Three Harassment and Discrimination Cases
May 18, 2022
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Going Back to the Workplace After Being on Disability
April 19, 2022
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Is Workplace Bullying a Human Rights Violation?
March 24, 2022
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Equality, Equity, and Tenants’ Rights in B.C.
March 17, 2022
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News Affecting B.C. Homebuyers and Tenants, Equality, and ICBC Updates
February 18, 2022
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Important Updates Affecting Renters, Homeowners and Employers in B.C.
January 21, 2022
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Workplace Inequality, All-Encompassing Inflation and Local Holiday Light Displays
December 17, 2021
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Changes to Sick Leave Entitlements for Employees
December 16, 2021
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"Do I Need An Employment Contract?” and Other Employment Law FAQs, Answered
November 10, 2021
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An Overview of Dental HR Policies
September 10, 2021
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How Employers Can Reduce “Re-Entry Anxiety” and Conform with B.C.’s Step 3 Restart Plan
July 2, 2021
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Constructive Dismissal and the Duty to Provide Reasonable Notice
May 3, 2021
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Changing Employment Standards for Articling Students Demonstrate Need to Update HR Practices
April 1, 2021
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ICBC Rebates, Job Loss, and Local Assault, Bullying, and Extortion Cases
February 16, 2021
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The Potential Chilling Effect the New Evidence Amendment Act May Have on #MeToo
December 5, 2020
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An Overview of Abuse and Harassment in Sports
October 31, 2020
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Tips on Navigating the End of Temporary Layoff Extensions
September 9, 2020
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Harassment and the Law in BC
June 30, 2020
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4 Tips for Resolving Conflicts With Your Employer
January 7, 2020
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What is 'Reasonable Notice' Under B.C. Employment Law?
August 13, 2019
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Is there Compensation for Dismissal Without Cause in B.C.?
July 15, 2019
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When is Dismissal for Cause Legal in B.C.?
July 1, 2019
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