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Category: Employment Law

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December 1, 2025

What to Do If Your Dismissal Feels Unfair in Vancouver

Being terminated from your job can be stressful and confusing—especially if you feel the dismissal was unfair. If…

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November 30, 2025

Assessing a Severance Offer in Vancouver

When reviewing a severance offer in Vancouver, the first step is to examine the employment contract carefully. Employment…

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November 18, 2025

How to Prepare for a Severance Negotiation in Vancouver

Most employment terminations are without cause, so understanding the basics of a severance negotiation in Vancouver is crucial…

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October 6, 2025

How to Initiate a Workplace Investigation in BC

Continuing from our previous blog post on why workplace investigations in BC are critical, in some instances, a…

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September 15, 2025

Workplace Investigations in BC: Why They Matter for Employers

Our workplace investigators at YLaw know that Workplace complaints and conflicts are inevitable. An employer should maintain a…

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July 31, 2025

Why Employers Need a Workplace Social Media Policy in 2025

In Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Anxious Generation,” he argues that the rise in youth mental health issues, such…

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July 7, 2025

Independent Contractor vs Employee: Misclassifying Can Cost Fortunes

Under our BC employment laws, employees and contractors are treated differently. Misclassifying them can cost an employer fortunes…

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June 24, 2025

Caution! Probation Dismissals May Trigger Severance and Pay

Many employers in BC think probation is a period under which they can easily dismiss employees without having…

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June 23, 2025

3 Common Termination Mistakes Every Employer Should Avoid | Employment Law

Our employment lawyers know that having to terminate employees can be incredibly stressful and sad. Decisions like these…