Employment law

Technology makes time theft easier to prove, but still balancing act for employers: lawyer

'It's going to be a balancing act,' says Dominique Perinchief on time theft monitoring and employees' right to disconnect

Technology makes time theft easier to prove, but still balancing act for employers: lawyer

Pay Equity Commissioner shoots down another bid for equity plan exceptions

'It is extremely difficult for a company to deviate from the one-plan rule,' says employment lawyer on pay equity requirements

Pay Equity Commissioner shoots down another bid for equity plan exceptions

Worker fired after running away instead of taking drug test

'Leaving work was specifically an attempt to avoid an unfavorable substance test'

Worker fired after running away instead of taking drug test

Medical marijuana: Safety-sensitive employer delays worker's return to work

'You have to be really careful or people can get hurt,' says employment lawyer offering insights, takeaways from recent case

Medical marijuana: Safety-sensitive employer delays worker's return to work

Budget 2024 proposes right to disconnect for workers

'Everyone needs some downtime; it is essential for well-being and mental health'

Budget 2024 proposes right to disconnect for workers

B.C. Court of Appeal upholds decision on frustrated employment contracts

'It didn't actually change what the employer was agreeing to do,' says employment lawyer on 'high bar' for frustrated employment contract arguments

B.C. Court of Appeal upholds decision on frustrated employment contracts