The Work Law Guy

Employment and Human Rights Lawyer. Posts are not legal advice.

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

Check out my latest article: "EI-like Support​ Coming for Gig Economy Workers" https://t.co/8wtnAbRQM4 via @LinkedIn

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

Find severance a little confusing? Check out my latest video to learn about your rights and obligations after being dismissed.

[Kent Employment Law @Kent_Employment]

You’ve been let go-what are you entitled to? KEL lawyer @GeoffMMason talks #severance and #mitigation in our latest video: https://t.co/pCfsslY4qG #watchthis #employmentlaw

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

Should the Director of Employment Standards be allowed to grant “variances”, which release employers from certain obligations under the Employment Standards Act in limited cases?

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

#EmployeeTip: a temporary layoff or an unpaid suspension will constitute a dismissal unless your employment agreement allows for them.

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

As remarkable as @_EPettersson has been offensively, I may be more impressed with his effort defensively. Watch him on the other side of the red line. I've seen third line, defensive-minded veterans who don't back check nearly as hard.

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

#GigEconomy

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

@Commun_o Thanks for listening, @Commun_o!

[Francesco Aquilini @fr_aquilini]

Do you favour adding ride-hailing to the mix of transportation options available in the Lower Mainland?

Please respond and RT.

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

Many employment agreements have non-compete clauses, but few are enforceable. Check out my latest blog piece to find out why:

https://t.co/EnEOQV174c

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

@TheLawofWork You've got it right. The rationale alluded to in Hills (2011 CarswellBC 4071) is that employees have the freedom to attend to their own affairs at their residence but not at another designated location (likely had more to do with lobbying). Is it different in Ontario?

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

#EmployeeTip: You are entitled to be paid for time spent “on-call” if your employer requires you to be at a certain location during that time, unless the location is your residence. #BCBiz #Busienss #Startups

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

Should employers be allowed to discipline employees or to dismiss employees with cause for conduct outside of the workplace, including on social media?

[Hayley Woodin Hastings @hayleywoodin]

One week left until @justicehackBC 2018. Excited to emcee and see what kinds of #tech solutions emerge to improve our justice system. Join us: https://t.co/SSD6tDZlN5 #bcpoli

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

Had a great chat with Stirling Faux over the weekend on @VanConsumer about #MarijuanaLegalization, the #GigEconomy, and much more! Check it our here if you missed it:

https://t.co/SHe6PLeyBi

[Vancouver Consumer @VanConsumer]

Did you miss Geoff Mason from @Kent_Employment with Stirling Faux on #VancouverConsumer talking about the Gig Economy? LISTEN HERE: https://t.co/3bWekKcQWG

[Jody Vance @jodyvance]

This. Show your kids ... retweet this. #mymantra go #GeofferyOwens !!!!

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

Great to see that @HarryBainsSN is making reforms for #GigEconomy workers a priority. The hard part will be determining how to respond in a way that protects workers AND facilitates gig economy businesses. Will be interesting to see how this shakes out.

https://t.co/zPUj0ISrOB

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

@hayleywoodin Thanks again for having me, @hayleywoodin!

[James D. Kondopulos @JamesKondopulos]

“Everything on the table as B.C. reviews labour laws, minister says: Advocacy groups want stronger enforcement of rules and protection for workers in 'gig economy'”, L. Britten, CBC News, September 3, 2018:

https://t.co/NUVnT2nU3z

[The Work Law Guy @GeoffMMason]

Legalization of recreational marijuana has some significant implications for the workplace. @hayleywoodin, @sadjournoAL and I discussed some of them today on @BIVnews:

https://t.co/pJ3KlV8OxS