One of the less desirable parts of being an employer involves sometimes being forced to terminate staff members. While awkward and often painful termination meetings cannot be avoided, a potential claim for damages for wrongful dismissal can generally be sidestepped with a few simply preemptive steps. Employers are well advised to understand their obligations to…
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Introduction A franchise is the right to conduct business in a way that mirrors an already successful business and using the public image cultivated by that business. Recent years have seen the rapid development of the use of franchise structures in all types of businesses, from curbside hotdog vending to large scale manufacturing. This type…
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In Canada, every employment relationship is defined by an employment contract. Sometimes these contracts are written out, however, many employment contracts are implied. Simply put, an implied employment contract are the terms, conditions, and expectations defining the relationship between an employee and an employer. If a non-unionized employee does not have a written employment contract,…
Read MoreThe importance of having a well-drafted employment contract cannot be overstated. There is no ‘right’ to employment in British Columbia. However, in many cases employees have a right to “reasonable working notice” or “severance pay” if they are terminated from their employment without cause. Many employers rely on the Employment Standards Act to determine what…
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Most people would agree that our jobs and the work we do are among the most important aspects of our lives. Jobs provide a livelihood and allow us to support ourselves and our family. Our jobs contribute to our identity (I am a teacher, a banker, an electrician). Jobs contribute to our self-worth, giving us…
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As has been discussed in previous postings, all employee/employer relationships are defined by an employment contract. Sometimes these contracts are written out, however, many employment contracts are implied. Simply put, this means that the terms, conditions and dynamics of the employment relationship are based on experience and on the reasonable expectations of the employee and…
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