Temporary Layoff Rights – What Are You Owed?
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…
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…