Employers must be wary when an employee suddenly resigns in the heat of the moment. In certain circumstances, an employer may be obliged to follow up with the employee or allow a cooling-off period to ensure that the resignation is…
A weak job market is a factor that can justify a longer notice period for wrongfully dismissed employees. This is because the availability of similar employment – or a lack thereof – is a factor that courts take into consideration…
Employers need to be aware that they are required to maintain a log of all hours worked for every employee who is protected by the BC Employment Standards Act. Failure to do so may result in liability to the employer. This…