Employment Law Issues

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
If you have been dismissed, let go, or laid off, you may be entitled to a severance package. If your employer has already offered you a package, you should review it with your lawyer before signing it. You may be legally entitled to substantially more! Our team members advise and represent individuals and employers on wrongful dismissal issues.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
Employment contracts in Canada may contain language that alters your rights under the common law. This means that your employment contract can drastically reduce the amount of notice that you may have been entitled to before signing. We draft and negotiate employment contracts for employees and for employers.

HUMAN RIGHTS
Whether your workplace is regulated by the Canadian Human Rights Act or by the BC Human Rights Code, you are entitled to be free from discrimination at the workplace. Discrimination can appear in may ways and at many different levels. We can discuss with you your rights under the relevant legislation and formulate an appropriate response.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Some issues that frequently arise include unpaid overtime, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, pregnancy and parental leave benefits. We provide expert advice in these areas. We can assist you in formulating your complaint and, if your complaint proceeds, we can assist you with representation at an adjudication.

DEALING WITH YOUR UNION
If you are having problems with your union, we can advise and assist you in having your union properly address your concerns.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
If you have been injured at work and are involved in a dispute with WCB, you may require legal assistance. Our team members have a wide range of experience in handling WCB claims at all levels. Employers: You have significant obligations under the Workers Compensation Act. You may face penalties and costs if you do not fully comply. Your company can also face increased WCB premiums if you do not manage your claims process carefully. We can assist you in doing so.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Employers and individual employees can face charges under occupational health and safety legislation where there has been a workplace accident. Sometimes, charges are laid even where there has not been an accident. Our team members provide expert advice to employers and employees in defending against charges that have been laid.