Generative AI in the Workplace: The Potential, the Pitfalls and the Precautions
In the second of our three-part Technology & Privacy Law in the Workplace series we will be highlighting the benefits, risks and recommendations when it ... Continued
Social Media Concerns: What Employers Should Know
In the first of our three-part Technology & Privacy Law in the Workplace series, we will be discussing the Federal government’s recent ban on certain ... Continued
Business in Vancouver Interviews Andrea Raso
Our Employment & Labour chair and partner Andrea Raso has been quoted in a new article from Business in Vancouver, the local trade journal providing news, ... Continued
Andrea Raso Discusses Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring on the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade‘s Podcast
If your organization is considering restructuring or a potential merger and acquisition (M&A) deal, what are your obligations to your employees? In the Greater Vancouver Board ... Continued
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Coming for All Federally Regulated Employees
On December 7, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that it will require all federally regulated employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Currently, federal public ... Continued
BC Employees Entitled to Paid Sick Leave
Today the BC Government announced permanent sick leave for all employees in BC who are covered under the BC Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) effective January ... Continued
Webinar: COVID Issues in the Workplace: Hot Topics and Q&A
Members of our Labour & Employment group, Andrea Raso and Catherine Repel, presented a webinar earlier today on COVID Issues in the Workplace and provided attendees with an overview of the most current issues facing employers as well as having quite a bit of time for a Q&A discussion.
Vaccination Issues in the Workplace: Communications to Employees & New Government Requirements
Given the advancing stage of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in British Columbia, and with many employees returning to shared workspaces under loosened health and safety ... Continued
Human Rights Commissioner Provides Guidance on Vaccination Requirements
Over the past few months, many employers have been wondering whether they can enact mandatory vaccination requirements for employees and require proof of vaccination. This ... Continued
Can You Fire Employees for Failing to Follow COVID-19 Rules?
There are various laws, orders, regulations and policies that apply during COVID-19 concerning health and safety precautions, including requirements for self-isolation or quarantine in certain ... Continued
Canada Labour Code and Employment Equity Act: New Year, New Requirements
A series of changes to federal employment and labour laws came into effect on January 1, 2021. Only federally regulated businesses are affected. Such businesses ... Continued
Can You Require Your Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
With the recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine and imminent approvals of others for use in Canada, many employers are wondering whether they can require ... Continued