Hybrid Work: The Legal Framework & Policy Tips

*This article does not constitute legal advice With the advent of forced remote working during COVID, workplace surveys now consistently show most employees who can...

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HR Law Update: Arbitrator Upholds Covid-19 On-Site Testing Policy

Throughout the pandemic, employers have faced considerable legal uncertainty in the implementation of Covid-19-related safety measures.  Unanswered and unprecedented questions have littered the landscape,...

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What Should an Anti-Racism Policy Include?

In July 2020, the Vancouver Police Department reported that hate-related incidents are occurring in Vancouver at a higher than usual rate. As an HR...

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Duty to Accommodate… A Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised numerous legal issues. As society adjusts to a new normal, many employers are asking about their duty to accommodate...

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The View from Here: Learnings on Bullying and Harassment Obligations, 6 Years Later

For Alberta employers, both provincially and federally regulated, significant changes are on the horizon. Highlighted by movements like #metoo and changes to safety legislation...

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Fundamentals Of Hiring—Avoid Negligent Misrepresentations

Whether you are the GM of the Vancouver Canucks looking at who to draft or the owner of a 10 employee manufacturing plant looking...

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Contingent Workers What Are They? What Do You Owe Them?

What is a contingent worker? High profile examples would be Lyft and Uber drivers as well as those hard-working folks who deliver you your...

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