On June 11, 2018, Stephen Quinn interviewed Heather Hettiarachchi on the CBC Early Edition on the topic of Mediating workplace sexual harassment complaints.

The British Columbia Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2018 has received Royal assent and is now in effect.

In this decision, the SCC expanded the scope of the "workplace" in relation to human rights.

The Grievor applied for the position of Utility Person on the Churchill project with the Employer.

Ms. Schinnerl was terminated without cause by her employer, Kwantlen, on March 2, 2016 and was offered a ten-month salary continuation and benefits package.

Many organizations conduct formal performance reviews, typically once a year. While such reviews can be an invaluable tool for evaluating employees, if done poorly, without preparation...

In the recent decision of Klonteig v. West Kelowna (District), 2018 BCSC 124, the BC Supreme considered when an employer could terminate the employment relationship based on off-duty conduct.

In its recently released decision of Stewart v. Elk Valley Coal Corp, 2017 SCC 30, the Supreme Court of Canada held that an employer had cause to dismiss Ian Stewart, a mine worker...

The Complainant was a Muslim of Iranian descent.

He also stated that the Commission knew that, notwithstanding his proposal, he was seeking better accommodation.

In a recent decision, Aitchison v L&L Painting and Decorating Ltd., 2018 HRTO 238, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal upheld the termination of an employee who was using cannabis at work, ostensibly for medical purposes.

It is not uncommon for employment agreements to include a probationary clause. The rationale behind a probationary period is to enable the parties to determine whether a continued employment relationship is viable.

McNish v. Electronics Boutique Canada and others, 2017 BCHRT 32 ("McNish") a decision earlier this year by the BC Human Rights Tribunal on an application to dismiss, illustrates an employer's duty to inquire...

In The Employee v. The Company and the Owner, 2017 BCHRT 266, the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal (the "Tribunal") refused to dismiss a complaint despite a settlement agreement between the parties.

A very recent decision from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia (OIPC), 2017 BCIPC 58, is a reminder to employers about employee privacy...

Is it possible for an employer's post-employment conduct to constitute discrimination?

In Buchanan v Introjunction Ltd., 2017 BCSC 1002, the BC Supreme court made it clear that, in the absence of an express contractual provision to the contrary, an employer can be liable for damages...

In today's frenzied world, dominated by the unparalleled use of social media to viciously attack people, incivility appears to be on the rise in society at large, as well as in the workplace.

A workplace investigation that is not done properly can result in significant legal liability for an employer and sometimes, even the investigator.

David Pakozdi, the respondent, was an experienced bid estimator and construction professional.