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Ethical Best Practices for Monitoring Remote Employees

WEBIn a post-COVID world, with a lot more employees working remotely, a lot of employers are becoming more interested in using software tools and apps to track their …

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Watch for It! New Rules for Young Workers Coming into Effect

WEBWhat to Expect. On October 15, 2021, BC’s Employment Standards Act will be amended to add additional rules and protections for workers under 16 in the …

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WorkSafe BC Policy and Guidelines for Remote Workers

WEBSeptember 2, 2021. The Worker’s Compensation Board of BC, better known as WorkSafe BC, oversees the health and safety requirements for all workplaces in the province. But …

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Prohibited Action Complaints: What You Need to Know

WEBIn a nutshell, a prohibited action is a negative action taken by an employer, against an employee, in retaliation for the employee exercising their right to report a …

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Mental Distress Claims: What You Need to Know

WEBA mental distress claim is a claim by an employee (plaintiff) against the employer (defendant) who inflicted the distress. In this type of court proceeding, an …

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Workplace Investigations: The What, Why, When, Who and How of …

WEBSummary. The importance of workplace investigations in fostering a physically and psychologically safe and respectful environment cannot be overstated. …

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Workplace Bullying and Harassment Ascent Employment Law

WEBWorkplace Harassment Lawyers BC. At Ascent Employment Law, we only practice workplace law. We are a BC firm and we understand BC business. We offer …

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Maternity And Parental Leave in BC An Update for 2024

WEBMaternity leave is designed to give birth mothers up to 17 uninterrupted weeks off work. This period can commence any time within the 13 weeks leading up to …

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Constructive Dismissal For Employees Ascent Employment Law

WEBConstructive dismissal is a significant aspect of employment law in British Columbia. It occurs when an employer unilaterally changes a fundamental term of the employment …

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Human Rights for Employers Ascent Employment Law

WEBEmployers are required to abide by certain employee rights which are set out in human rights, employment standards and workers compensation. By ensuring compliance, …

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COVID-19 in the Workforce – Important Considerations

WEBThere may be perceived tension between employers and employees during COVID-19, but in truth what we’ve experienced in the time since early 2020 is that …

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Legal Advice for Severance Pay Ascent Employment Law

WEBUnder the Employment Standards Act, you are entitled to at least two weeks’ notice or payment in lieu of notice if dismissed without cause after being employed for 12 …

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Human Rights Complaints in a Unionized Environment

WEBJanuary 19, 2022. In BC, the Human Rights Code protects employees from discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of personal characteristics including race, disability, …

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Legal Advice for Regulated Professions Ascent Employment Law

WEBThe Teachers Act. The Teachers Act ensures that educators are not just qualified on paper but are also equipped with the skills and temperament to shape young minds. Beyond …

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Statutory Holidays in British Columbia Ascent Employment Law

WEBTo be eligible for statutory holiday pay, an employee must have been employed for 30 calendar days before the statutory holiday and worked or earned wages …

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Emergency Leave in British Columbia: What Employees and …

WEBThe recent wildfires raging across British Columbia and Canada have caused widespread devastation and disruption, impacting people’s lives and livelihoods.

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Political Beliefs, Creed, and Preferences: A Breakdown

WEBIn British Columbia, human rights legislation provides protection for political beliefs insofar as you cannot be terminated or otherwise disciplined at work for …

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My Union Won’t Help Me: What Are My Options

WEBIn practice, that means a union will sometimes act in a way that does not align with your individual interests, but is in the interests of the majority of its members. …

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Ending a Job: Wrongful Dismissal Claims Ascent Employment Law

WEBWrongful dismissal claims are a common subject in employment law, but what actually constitutes a wrongful dismissal? To avoid dispute, we encourage …

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