employment law Archives

Family Status Protections, Termination Clauses, Interesting Facts About Employment Laws and More

July 17, 2023

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 BC and examples of employers'...

The Treatment of “Family Status” Protection Across Canada

July 10, 2023

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. These fundamental rights encompass the...

10 Interesting Tidbits About Canadian Employment Law

July 3, 2023

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 commonalities outweigh the differences, in...

The 4-Day Workweek: Potential Legal Ramifications

May 31, 2023

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 workers, managing bigger workloads and...

Secret Recordings, Termination Cautions, Workplace Equity and Microaggression

April 17, 2023

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 secret recordings in the workplace,...

Need to Terminate an Employee? Here’s How to Get It Right!

April 3, 2023

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 action for the organization. Many...

The Top BC Employment Law Cases of 2022

January 23, 2023

Employment Law Blog by Jay Spiro As we kick off 2023, we pause to look back on some of the most important employment law cases from British Columbia in 2022. ...

Time Theft, Newcomer Incentives, Protection for BC Workers, and 2023 Workplace Trends

January 13, 2023

Each quarter, Spraggs Law publishes a curated selection of articles about trending HR and employment-related topics. This quarter we focus on a recent time theft case that’s costing an employee,...

Discrimination, Harassment and Misconduct in BC Workplaces

November 28, 2022

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 on four local examples of...

Your Questions About Resigning From a Job in BC, Answered

July 25, 2022

Note: This article does not contain legal advice about employment law. If you would like advice on your specific situation, please contact Spraggs Law. Today, the Spraggs Law team discusses...

Who is Eligible for Overtime Pay in BC?

May 31, 2022

Note: This article does not contain legal advice about overtime pay. If you would like advice on your specific situation, please contact Spraggs Law. Today, the Spraggs Law team discusses...

Is Workplace Bullying a Human Rights Violation?

March 24, 2022

Note: This article does not contain legal advice about employment law. If you would like advice on your specific situation, please contact Spraggs Law. Today, the Spraggs Law team provides...