Consumption of recreational cannabis will be legal as of October 17th. While some Canadians are rejoicing, many businesses are understandably nervous.

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.

The British Columbia Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination in employment.

Most employers are aware of the obligation to provide an employee with notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice.

Employees who voluntarily resign from their employment cannot successfully sue their employers for wrongful dismissal.