We are often asked what elements of pay factor into severance. Are employees entitled to bonuses? We reviewed whether severance and bonuses are included in pay in lieu of notice in a two-part series you can find here and here, but…
While violence at work is a serious matter, that does not mean that it always justifies an employee’s immediate dismissal for cause. Although a serious incident of physical aggression can sometimes be cause to dismiss an employee without notice, it…
BC’s Minister of Labour has announced that there will be a further extension to the maximum temporary COVID-related layoff periods allowed under the BC Employment Standards Act. In cases of COVID-related layoffs, the maximum allowable temporary layoff period will be extended from…
Temporary layoff is not the same as termination of employment. Temporary layoff may be for up to 13 weeks and often relates to a shortage of work. A “week of layoff” is a week in which you are paid less…
On March 23, 2020, new job protections were added for employees in BC who are ill or injured or who are unable to work due to COVID-19. Bill 16, which amends the Employment Standards Act, provides mandatory unpaid leave entitlements…
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…