As of December 1, 2022, The Government of Canada will be providing ten days of paid sick leave for employees who work in the federally regulated private sector. These legislative changes can be found in the regulation to the Canada Labour Code titled, Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (Medical Leave…
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Is Your Severance Package Enough?
TagsArticles, Employment LawThe worst has just happened. You have been fired. They say its restructuring or downsizing or “without cause” … but, the reason doesn’t matter. You’ve been fired and your world comes to a crashing stop. What do you do now 1. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING! You will walk out of the termination meeting feeling deflated…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccination Mandates in BC Workplaces
TagsArticles, Employment and HR Law for the COVID-19 Pandemic, Employment LawCOVID-19 vaccination policies in BC workplaces are giving rise to a number of provincial legal implications and public policy considerations that should be carefully considered by all employers as they deliberate on whether to implement a workplace policy concerning COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees. It is this writer’s position that employers can implement such a…
Read MorePaid Sick Leave Requirements in British Columbia
TagsArticles, Employment LawEffective as of January 1, 2022, BC employers are required to provide eligible employees with up to five (5) days of paid sick leave per year. BC is the first province to provide paid sick days to employees. The need for paid sick days has been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, where many employees who…
Read MoreHow To Stratify A Property
TagsArticles, Strata Property LawIf you own property that has the correct zoning then you may be able to create a strata on that property. This has become popular with owners to capitalized on new potential for their property as part of Kelowna’s infill project, and for developers to take advantage of development in desirable areas of Kelowna. In…
Read MoreDoes your workplace require a health and safety program? Some Q & A about the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
TagsArticles, Employment LawWorkSafeBC is an organization established by the provincial legislation, the Workers Compensation Act, RSBC 2019, c 1 (the “WCA”), and has a mandate to oversee a no-fault insurance system for workplaces in our province. The current version of the WCA has 12 associated regulations which help define and apply the WCA. One of those regulations…
Read MoreAmendments to the BC Employment Standards Act aimed at protecting under-aged Employees
TagsArticles, Employment LawBritish Columbia was the only jurisdiction in Canada to allow for children to enter the workforce at age 12, but new amendments to the Employment Standards Act that come into force on October 15, 2021 will change that and bring British Columbia in line with Canadian and International standards for employing children. Employers who currently…
Read MoreCancellation of Wimbledon Tennis triggers a $141 Million Pandemic Coverage Insurance Claim
TagsArticles, Employment and HR Law for the COVID-19 PandemicBy Scott Chambers Media outlets throughout the world are reporting on a pricy annual premium that Wimbledon added to its commercial insurance policy every year for the last 17 years. Apparently, Wimbledon paid upwards of $2,000,000 per year for pandemic insurance, something that most would have, prior to March 2020, viewed as an extremely remote…
Read MoreALL the COVID-19 Federal and Provincial Benefits & Resources for Individuals in Canada and British Columbia
TagsArticles, Employment and HR Law for the COVID-19 PandemicFederal Resources & Benefit Programs for Individuals: Employment Insurance Benefits if you’re temporarily laid off: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-regular-benefit/apply.html Canada Emergency Response Benefit if you’re ineligible for Employment Insurance: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits if you’re ill: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-sickness/apply.html Increased Canada Child Benefit if you have children: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview/canada-child-benefit-apply.html Indigenous Community Support Fund: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1585189335380/1585189357198 Mortgage Deferral Options for Homeowners: https://cba.ca/mortgage-deferral-to-help-canadians-experiencing-financial-hardship-due-to-covid-19…
Read MoreGiving Money to Family and Friends during the Pandemic – What you Need to Know
TagsArticles, Employment and HR Law for the COVID-19 PandemicThe global pandemic we are currently facing has put tremendous pressure on everyone, and caused serious financial strain for many. During times like these many people are considering how they can financially help their loved ones get through the loss of a job, the temporary closure of a business, or changes to financing with respect…
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