Severance Package Review
Losing your job can feel personal, sudden, and overwhelming. Often employers give employees only a short time to consider a severance package or release. Before signing anything, it is important
Hourly Rates and Litigation: how much is this going to cost me?
Most people never expect to become involved in litigation. When it happens, it can feel stressful, unfamiliar, and financially overwhelming very quickly. Our legal system is not always user-friendly and
Nurturing Your Workforce: Tips for Employers re Pregnant Employees and Parental Leaves
While pregnancy, maternity and parental leaves can be disruptive for workplaces, how these are handled can also make or break an employment relationship. Babies are a fact of life and
Human Rights Complaints: what is needed, timeline & fees
The BC Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of protected personal characteristics. The most common areas we see complaints in are in relation to wages and employment, housing
Employee Handbooks: information needed, timeline & fees
Employee handbooks typically contain a wide range of policies and guidelines tailored to the specific needs and culture of the organization. While the exact content can vary based on industry,