The sale of a business can have a significant, multifaceted impact on a business' relationship with its employees.

One of the privileges of being a working woman in British Columbia is having the option to take leave to give birth and begin raising a baby.

In a July 5, 2016 ruling, an Ontario arbitrator decided the Toronto Transit Commission failed to adequately protect its workers from harassment on Twitter.

Understanding British Columbia labour and employment law can be a complicated matter. For example, individuals may find it surprisingly difficult to ascertain whether one is an "employee" in the eyes of the law.

On behalf of Preston Parsons of Overholt posted in Labour and Employment Law on Friday, April 21, 2017.

All areas of employment carry an element of risk to workers' health.

In 2010, an ambulance heading toward Tofino on Vancouver Island drove over a barrier and crashed down a 33-metre cliff into the lake below.

The likelihood of a workplace accident occurrence is significantly decreased if proper safety procedures are followed. This means that regular inspections should be a part of any workplace's safety protocol.

On behalf of Preston Parsons of Overholt Law posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, December 15, 2016.

When a three-month contract wrapped up two months early and allegedly without the promised work, the plaintiff chose to take his former employer to court, alleging wrongful termination.

Hazardous conditions may be present at any job site. For those whose work takes them out on the streets and highways of British Columbia, however, there is an extra element of danger present at all times.

Sometimes it takes a tragedy before major change can take place. After a fatal workplace accident that took the life of her boyfriend, one Vancouver Island woman is calling for changes...

A small park in the Fraser Heights neighbourhood was the scene of a workplace injury on the morning of July 29, 2016.

Sometimes the wheels of justice turn slowly, especially when multiple parties are involved and investigations need to be conducted.

First responders, emergency workers, and law enforcement officers put their lives on the line and their bodies in harm's way on an almost daily basis.

With the talks of marijuana being further deregulated by the government, it will be more accessible to employees, and it might soon be an issue in British Columbia workplaces.

On behalf of Preston Parsons of Overholt Law posted in Workplace Accidents on Thursday, March 16, 2017

There are many common causes of injury at work. These include slips and falls, hazardous equipment, and dangerous work sites. However, some workplace injury sources may not be immediately obvious...

In British Columbia, employers in all industries must comply with requirements to protect the health and safety of their employees.

In 2015, a 17-year-old teenager joined the British Columbia workforce. Eager to please and to establish a career, he did his job as best he could.