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Terminated? Laid Off? Dismissed? 7 Factors in Assessing Severance Pay

We've all heard one of the following stories... An employee in heavy industry is laid off because of a downturn in the economy. Or an office worker is let go
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Terminating an Employee on Medical Leave

Questions concerning disabilities and the duty to accommodate are often misunderstood.
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“Can We Talk About Your Health?” : Human Rights and the Duty to Inquire

Health information is sensitive. Very sensitive. And given the intimate nature of this information, the BC government has understandably put in place important protections.
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Is There a Duty to Accept Re-employment?

Contrary to popular belief, dismissed employees are expected to make reasonable efforts to find replacement employment.
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Voluntary Disclosure Program May Help Remedy an Error in Your Tax Return

With tax season behind us, many of us are not likely thinking about taxes. However, some of us may have realized an error was made in the filing of the
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Prejudgment Garnishing Orders: Getting it Right

If someone owes you money and you become involved in a legal dispute in BC, it is possible to seek a prejudgment garnishing order by the authority of the Court
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