Unveiling Subtle Forms of Workplace Harassment: Recognizing the Unseen Challenges
Workplace harassment is not always blatant or overt; it can manifest in subtle ways that are equally damaging to the well-being of colleagues and employees….
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace: Balancing Compassion and Employment Contracts
In today’s complex and interconnected world, employees sometimes face ethical dilemmas that conflict with their job duties. This can be particularly challenging when acts of…
Family Status Protections, Termination Clauses, Interesting Facts About Employment Laws and More
Each quarter, Spraggs Law publishes a curated selection of articles about trending HR and employment-related topics. This quarter we focus on family status protections in…
The Treatment of “Family Status” Protection Across Canada
On July 1st, families across Canada come together to commemorate the birth of our nation and reflect on the valuable rights and freedoms we cherish….
Examples of BC Employers’ Duty to Accommodate Employees
In British Columbia, an employer’s duty to accommodate is a fundamental principle aimed at ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment for employees with disabilities, religious…
10 Interesting Tidbits About Canadian Employment Law
While having a common history and shared understanding, Canada comprises provinces and territories that have jurisdiction over their own separate employment law regimes. While the…
A Startling BC Harassment Case, Employee Theft, Pay Transparency and Trouble Abroad
Each month, Spraggs Law publishes Vancouver Legal News, a curated selection of articles about legal issues being discussed in the news. This month we focus…
The 4-Day Workweek: Potential Legal Ramifications
If there’s a leading employment trend shaping 2023, it’s the 4-day workweek. As more businesses scramble to retain their top talent and compete for skilled…
Secret Recordings, Termination Cautions, Workplace Equity and Microaggression
Each quarter, Spraggs Law publishes a curated selection of articles about trending HR and employment-related topics. This quarter we focus on the potential implications of…
Surreptitious Recording
In a time where there is more processing power in your back pocket than all of the combined computers that sent the first astronauts to…
Terminating Employment During a Leave of Absence – Leave It Alone?
Terminating employment in regular situations comes with its own set of legal obligations and potential pitfalls, as discussed by my colleague Rachel Rabinovitch in her…
Need to Terminate an Employee? Here’s How to Get It Right!
Employers don’t typically hire employees with the intent to terminate their employment, but sometimes it’s the only feasible option or simply the best course of…
