Blog for Employees
We can assist you with all your employment needs, including reviewing and explaining severance packages, employment letters, constructive dismissal, termination letters, common law severance, working notice, long term disability claims, BC Human Rights Tribunal claims, WorkSafe matters, etc.
We invite you to review some of our blogs posts on these subjects below and encourage you to keep watching as we post new ones.
COVID-19: A GUIDE TO WORKPLACE LAW FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
March 22, 2020 By Daniel Sorensen and Lawrence Smith, Partners The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has led to staff shortages, reduced hours, and business closures across British Columbia; leaving many employers unsure of their legal [...]
‘Tis the Season – How much fun is too much fun?
December 23, 2019 - By Azadeh Taghizadeh, Lawrence Smith and Daniel Sorensen It’s that time of the year to enjoy a few drinks and treats at work Christmas party! But can your conduct at such [...]
AGGRAVATED DAMAGES
AGGRAVATED DAMAGES: WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO DAMAGES FOR AN EMPLOYER’S BAD FAITH CONDUCT. August 12, 2019 - By Sebastian Chern, Lawrence Smith and Daniel Sorensen Termination can be difficult for any employee. It [...]
Possible changes to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act
May 6, 2019 - By Azadeh Taghizadeh, Lawrence Smith and Daniel Sorensen As the world around us advances, so does the workplace and so should our employment laws. There is no doubt that today’s economy [...]
PROBATION – WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? WHAT ARE MY OBLIGATIONS?
Blog Post by Michael Truong, Lawrence Smith and Daniel Sorensen Sorensen Smith LLP, Legal Counsel April 5, 2019 Employers and employees often misunderstand what their respective rights and obligations are when it comes to [...]
I LOST MY JOB – EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND MITIGATION
Blog Post by Brian Grootendorst, Lawrence Smith and Daniel Sorensen Sorensen Smith LLP, Legal Counsel February 15, 2019 I LOST MY JOB – EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND MITIGATION Are you considering pursuing a wrongful dismissal case [...]