By Robert Smithson
One of the factors marking the line between employees and independent contractors has been eligibility for employment insurance (EI) coverage. As a...
By Robert Smithson
It’s the time of year when good boys and girls look forward to gifts and their parents anticipate the seasonal office party. ...
By Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B.*
On October 21, 2009, the British Columbia government tabled Bill 15, Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2009 to ban the use of...
By Robert Smithson
At this time of year, when we pay tribute to fallen members of our armed forces, I find myself thinking about what...
By Veronica Ukrainetz
On June 9, 2009, The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal awarded Lynda Kerr, a pharmaceutical sales representative, damages of $387,083.07 plus pre/post...
By Diane Rodgers
Dealing with a workplace human rights complaint can be costly for an employer in terms of money, time and reputation. A...
By Robert Smithson
Complying with human rights obligations relating to employees suffering the disease of addiction is a challenge for human resources professionals. The challenge...
By Jennifer Lynch, QC*
When it comes to mental illness and problem substance use in the workplace, employers and employees have both rights and responsibilities....