An employer that encounters a union organization campaign should be aware of what types of communications are allowed. What can, and can you not, say to your employees? In British Columbia, employers need to ensure they are acting with the parameters of the Labour Relations Code. The Labour Relations Code governs labour relations between employers,… Read more »
Business Law Articles
Reference letters – As an employer do I have to provide one?
In British Columbia, there is no obligation for an employer to provide a letter of reference, let alone a favorable one. However, a lack of reference letter may contribute to an employee’s difficulty in finding new employment. A recent decision by the BC Supreme Court has further elaborated on the role of letters provided on… Read more »
You Have Filed Your Builder’s Lien: What Comes Next?
A builder’s lien is a simple way for a contractor to protect himself when dealing with non-paying clients. Liens are easy to file and can effectively put pressure on property owners and general contractors. But knowing how to file a builder’s lien is not always enough to force a property owner to pay. Filing a… Read more »
The Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the principle of constructive dismissal.
If an employer indefinitely suspends an employee for administrative (i.e. non-disciplinary) reasons and that employee responds by suing the employer, does that mean the employer constructively dismissed the employee or did the employee quit? Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) considered this question in a case called Potter v. New Brunswick Legal Aid Services… Read more »
Shareholders Agreement: What is its value?
Your New Business Venture You left your employment to start a new business venture. You are excited to become your own boss. You can visualize how your business will look and run from here forth. Your business and marketing strategies are in place. You have unbounded optimism as to your business’s future success and a… Read more »