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Civility and respect
Question: An employee recently left us after having made various complaints about her supervisor. In particular she complained about the tone and manner in which
Mandatory Retirement
Question: We currently have a mandatory retirement policy requiring retirement at age 65, as is acceptable according to B.C. human rights legislation. We want to
Accommodating Religious Beliefs
How far does an employer have to go to accommodate religious beliefs It appears courts may be adopting a more practical and business-like approach to
Surveillance Cameras
Question: I would like to know if surveillance cameras are allowed in the workplace. My employer recently installed cameras in areas where people are working
Employee Performance Problems
Whether out of fear of legal repercussions, ignorance or lack of knowledge about how to handle them, many managers are paralyzed when it comes to
Reasonable notice and financial hardship of employer
Question: Due to a persistent slump in the market we must close one of our satellite offices. Can we reduce the amount of notice each
Calculating pay in lieu of notice for commission-based earnings
Question: How do you calculate the pay in lieu of notice that a dismissed employee is entitled to when his earnings are commission-based? Answer: Under
Who owns the invention?
Question: If an employee invents something in the course of her employment, is it the employer or the employee who owns the invention? Answer: Many
Cut Down on Lawsuits Just by Being Nice
During terminations there are various areas of potential employer liability, but by treating employees with dignity, fairness and respect employers can reduce exposure to lawsuits.