Yeager Employment Law

We are an employment law firm providing advice and representation to clients throughout Greater Vancouver and British Columbia

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Congratulations to our wonderful lawyer Jay Spiro on fifteen years of practice! We look forward to many more to come.

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Searching my office bookshelf for something when I noticed my call to the bar memento engraved with "September 22, 2006". 15 years ago today!!! Thankful to be able to say time does go by fast when you're having fun.

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The Government of Canada has created a new holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on September 30th.
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If you've recently resigned your employment in the heat of the moment or under pressure from your employer, you may have been wrongfully terminated, entitling you to damages.
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When your employer stores your personal information, you still have privacy rights regarding that file.
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If you are considering signing a release from an employer after dismissal in exchange for a settlement, make sure you talk to a lawyer first about your full legal entitlements before putting pen to paper.
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BC's Human Rights Commissioner has released new guidance regarding proof-of-vaccination policies. The Commissioner calls for business to ensure their rules balance health and safety interests with the rights of those protected under the Human Rights Code. https://t.co/4wrAVDfifZ

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Employees at a Burger King in Lincoln, Nebraska chose to make their resignation very public when they posted the announcement on the fast food restaurant's sign for all to see, quitting due to what they described as a lack of care for employees. https://t.co/pJFYpNFA80

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As businesses continue to re-open after months of lockdowns, some sectors are facing staffing shortages as there are simply not enough prospective employees interested in the many positions that are suddenly becoming available. https://t.co/MIMsNp3Mvt

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Approximately 40 Montréal-Nord workers have requested that their union file grievances against the bourough, following a pair of reports that revealed allegations of widespread discrimination against Black and racialized employees. https://t.co/L1de1IgMDf

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Is an employee's firing justified if they inappropriately accessed personal health information of 1,251 patients as alleged? Usually there should be warnings prior to a dismissal for cause, but that is not always required in cases of serious misconduct. https://t.co/w1Um9vQnuK

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With signs emerging of a possible wave of resignations due to the return of in-person work, departing employees should consider how much advance notice they are expected to provide, and what post-termination obligations they may owe to their ex-employer. https://t.co/uAZJhDl6xj

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As one in four survey respondents acknowledge that they still have access to accounts at their previous jobs, employers would be wise to review their security and termination procedures to ensure that account privileges are revoked for past employees. https://t.co/ayBeF8qBQd

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While a Texas judge has dismissed a case filed by healthcare workers who claimed mandatory vaccinations were unlawful, it remains to be determined whether (or in what circumstances) such rules would be considered lawful in British Columbia. https://t.co/pliqv8j84H

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The law in BC is still unclear whether fixed term employees have a duty to mitigate their damages following termination, but the courts have provided some guidance for such situations.

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While recent changes to BC's Employment Standards Act require up to 3 hours of paid leave to get a COVID vaccine, it is helpful to remember that some employees in BC are not covered by the Act, including those who work for federally regulated companies https://t.co/3kkDmh9xFL

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Uber workers will be required to sign new agreements with the ride-sharing/food delivery company as its Canadian division - previously based out of the Netherlands - will be based out of Canada effective July 1. https://t.co/lOAiaj7jS4

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To what extent will remote working arrangements become permanent after COVID 19? One survey suggests that a majority of employees (54%) would leave their jobs if their employers decided to take away their flexible schedules and work locations. https://t.co/F98jK4zpv1

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Employers ought to be aware of privacy concerns that can arise if they disclose the vaccination status of their staff: https://t.co/MPGoC6yfec

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Looking to be reinstated to a former position? While rare, reinstatement is available from both the BC Human Rights Tribunal and Workers' Compensation Board in certain cases.
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With BC employers now required to provide up to three days of paid COVID-related sick leave, those that did not already offer paid sick leave may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $200 per day: https://t.co/M8xNJAPt8A