Two Wrongs Might Make a Copyright: Employees vs. Contractors with Intellectual Property on the Line

By Cameron Wardell It is not uncommon for companies to look externally when in need of services outside of the expertise of its organization.  Companies...

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Non-Culpable or Innocent Absenteeism

By James D. Kondopulos and Gosia Piasecka In the recent arbitration decision of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority v. Hospital Employees’ Union (Termination for Non-Culpable or...

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Revisiting the 2016 Changes to the BC Human Rights Code

By Nicole Byres As 2016 has ended and we reflect on potential emerging issues for employers in 2017, the recent amendments to the BC Human...

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A Caveat on Contractors: Beware the Bite of the Unicorn?

By Graeme McFarlane Ah, the true independent contractor—the rarest of all the beasts. In the jungle of employment law, it is sought after for its...

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Don’t Dis(miss) the Devil in the Details

By Graeme McFarlane Many businesses have experienced the loss of a valuable employee.  Some are fortunate enough to have that employee return to the fold...

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Just How Private is an Employee’s Text Messaging?

By Delayne Sartison, Q.C. and Matthew Larsen Information and evidence obtained from social media or electronic communications is playing an increasingly important role in the...

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Arbitration Board: Regular Medical Marijuana User Wrongfully Held Out Of Safety-Sensitive Position

By Dirk L. Van De Kamer Most people would be concerned if a person operating heavy road maintenance equipment in a large city was also a...

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If You Promise the Stars…Deliver

By Graeme McFarlane A recent case from Ontario illustrates a shift in judicial thinking with respect to the creation and operation of the employment relationship. ...

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