Blog for Employees
We can assist you with all your employment needs, including reviewing and explaining severance packages, employment letters, constructive dismissal, termination letters, common law severance, working notice, long term disability claims, BC Human Rights Tribunal claims, WorkSafe matters, etc.
We invite you to review some of our blogs posts on these subjects below and encourage you to keep watching as we post new ones.
New Canada Emergency Response Benefit
March 25, 2020 By: Azadeh Taghizadeh, Glendinning and Lawrence Smith The government has proposed a new Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), in order to help businesses and workers of Canada with financial support for those [...]
IS MY JOB PROTECTED IF I MUST STAY HOME DUE TO COVID-19?
March 24, 2020 By: Azadeh Taghizadeh, Glendinning and Lawrence Smith What you need to know about the recent changes to the Employment Standards Act. On March 23, 2020, the BC Legislature unanimously passed Bill [...]
COVID-19: A GUIDE TO WORKPLACE LAW FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
March 22, 2020 By Glendinning and Lawrence Smith, Partners The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has led to staff shortages, reduced hours, and business closures across British Columbia; leaving many employers unsure of their legal obligations [...]
‘Tis the Season – How much fun is too much fun?
December 23, 2019 - By Azadeh Taghizadeh, Lawrence Smith and Glendinning It’s that time of the year to enjoy a few drinks and treats at work Christmas party! But can your conduct at such parties [...]
AGGRAVATED DAMAGES
AGGRAVATED DAMAGES: WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO DAMAGES FOR AN EMPLOYER’S BAD FAITH CONDUCT. August 12, 2019 - By Sebastian Chern, Lawrence Smith and Glendinning Termination can be difficult for any employee. It puts [...]
Possible changes to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act
May 6, 2019 - By Azadeh Taghizadeh, Lawrence Smith and Glendinning As the world around us advances, so does the workplace and so should our employment laws. There is no doubt that today’s economy and [...]