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
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,
How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation
BC employers have a duty to ensure the health and safety of all workers, including both physical and psychological safety. As part of this duty, employers are also required to
Racism in British Columbia: death by a thousand cuts to Indigenous Peoples
In the wake of COVID-19, another pandemic is sweeping the globe: racism. Since the horrific police slaying of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter protests have taken place in major cities