Author: Claire MacLeod

Claire MacLeod

Claire MacLeod is an associate lawyer with Pushor Mitchell practicing in both employment law and commercial litigation. Claire takes pride in providing practical advice and common-sense solutions to obtain the…

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Employment Contracts 101: Temporary Layoff Clauses

The ability to temporarily lay off an employee is not generally top of mind when an employer is hiring a new employee. Consequently, temporary layoff clauses are often overlooked or
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Sharing Defamatory Content Online – When It Is Actionable And When Damages Will Be Increased

Defamation is communication about a person/business that tends to hurt their reputation.
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Attention Employers: It May Become Easier for Your Employees to Unionize

Currently in British Columbia there is a two-step process to certify a bargaining unit. A union must first get 45% of workers at a job site to sign membership cards,
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My Employer Is Treating Me Negatively Because I Am Pregnant – Now What?

In British Columbia, the Employment Standards Act, R.S.B.C., c. 113 (the “ESA”) provides significant employment rights for pregnant women.
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Did You Dismiss Your Employee or Did They Resign? A Recent Example of Resignation

When an employee voluntarily resigns from their employment they cannot successfully sue their employer for wrongful dismissal. However, determining whether an employee has actually resigned is not always straightforward.
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