Author: Colin Edstrom

Colin Edstrom*

Colin's practice focuses on labour and employment law, workers' compensation, occupational health and safety, privacy law and human rights. He is a trusted advisor and counsel to workplaces of all…

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Province Releases List of Essential Services in British Columbia

The provincial government published its list of essential services on March 26th. Essential services are workplaces that are encouraged to stay open by the provincial government.
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Layoffs, Working Remotely and School Closures as a Result of COVID-19

Our governments have made several directives and recommendations since our previous articles which we address below. This article also canvasses issues such as school closures, layoffs resulting from COVID-19, working remotely and bans on large public gatherings.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update For Workplaces

COVID-19 (also known as the coronavirus) has had a significant impact on Canadian workplaces. It is a novel virus that has left employers and employees scrambling.
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Workplace Sexual Harassment Following the #metoo Movement

Sexual harassment in the workplace exists on a spectrum. It can range from unwelcome comments of a sexual nature to sexual assault.
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The (Un)Enforceability of Non-Competition Agreements

Many employment agreements contain non-competition clauses that seek to prevent an employee from later working for a competitor.
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The Perils of Probationary Periods

Employers frequently misunderstand their obligations when dismissing probationary employees.
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Major Changes to Employment Standards Are Coming

Significant revisions to the British Columbia Employment Standards Act that purport to impact nearly all workplaces in British Columbia are scheduled to come into force shortly.
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Family Status Discrimination Test Affirmed by BC Court of Appeal

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently affirmed that the test for assessing discrimination in employment on the basis of family status differs from other protected grounds.
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New Employer Health Tax Comes Into Force

British Columbia’s new Employer Health Tax came into force on January 1, 2019.
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Weed at Work: What Are Your Rights?

Consumption of recreational cannabis will be legal as of October 17th. While some Canadians are rejoicing, many businesses are understandably nervous.
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Summary of Recent Changes to Workplace Laws in BC

British Columbia has had a new provincial government since July 2017. Over the past 10 months, the John Horgan government has revised or sought to revise various workplace laws.
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Minimum Wage to Increase by 34% over Four Years

Premier John Horgan recently announced that the minimum wage rate in British Columbia will rise to $15 per hour by 2021
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