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Partnering with QMUNITY to Discuss Constructive Dismissal and Harassment
PortaLaw cofounder and lawyer, Paula Krawus, recently partnered with QMUNITY to present a workshop on constructive dismissal and workplace harassment. Learn about key concepts in BC employment law, including how bullying and harassment can impact the employment relationship and when workplace conduct may give rise to constructive dismissal. Read QMUNITY's recap and access additional employment law resources.
Fired Without Cause? Here’s What to Do Next - For Employees
In British Columbia, being fired “without cause” is more common than many people expect. It does not always mean something improper has happened, but it also does not mean your employer can end the relationship without meeting certain legal obligations.
What Counts as Discrimination in BC? A Guide for Employees
This article explains how workplace discrimination are defined in BC, what the legal standards are, and how these issues affect both employees and employers. It also outlines steps that employers should take to comply with legal requirements and what employees should know when they believe they have experienced discrimination. Referencing these basic rules is essential for understanding workplace rights and responsibilities under BC law.
Wrongful Dismissal in BC and What it Means For Employees
In British Columbia, employers can let someone go without cause. But they still have to follow the law when they do it. That means giving proper notice or the full amount of severance you are owed.
This is where many people get caught off guard. The number you are offered is often based on minimum standards, not your full entitlement. Depending on your role, experience, and time with the company, you may be owed much more under common law.
How to File a Human Rights Complaint in BC
In British Columbia, the law provides a process for addressing discrimination through the BC Human Rights Tribunal, but understanding how that process works is the first step toward protecting your rights.