Employment Law

The British Columbia government introduced Bill 13 – 2023 Pay Transparency Act (the “Act”) for first reading on March 7, 2023. The Act quickly made its way through the legislative process...

Employment Law

British Columbia Employment Standards Act: An Overview Every company with its own employees must be aware of the legislation that governs the minimum requirements of employment in the...

Employment Law

Changes in technology and, most importantly, the Covid-19 pandemic have taught us all that remote working is a viable option. And that it provides advantages to employers as an added perk...

Employment Law

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have experienced the challenges and benefits of remote work. While we hope the pandemic will soon become a memory, it is likely that our...

Employment Law

This year saw relatively few major tax changes. With vaccine rollout in full swing, many COVID-19 support programs still in place, and for many individuals a return to a semblance of...

Employment Law

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian provincial and federal governments have made amendments to their employment standards legislation. These amendments are aimed at protecting...

Employment Law

The pandemic disrupted many areas of business. One such area is vacations. The idea of a sunny holiday in Mexico is right now a faraway dream. As a result, employees are not taking their...

Employee Benefits Financial Wellness Employment Law

Your business is starting to grow. No longer a start-up, you’ve got your business model, found a market for your product, and hired people to join your business. Growing involves growing...

Employment Law

Last October, the Cannabis Act legalized recreational use of cannabis in Canada. Until then, marijuana was legal only for medical use. This sea change in the legal status of marijuana has...

Employment Law

2019 brought numerous changes to provincial and federal labour codes. In some cases, new rules are being introduced and in others, changes made by previous governments have been rolled back.