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When a Party to a Workplace Investigation Goes on Medical Leave: What Employers Need to Know
When a Party to a Workplace Investigation Goes on Medical Leave: What Employers Need to Know It’s a tale most HR professionals and workplace investigators know all too well. A conflict arises, tensions escalate, and just as an investigation begins—or sometimes after it’s already underway—one of the parties goes off on medical leave. Sometimes the…
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BC Minimum Wage Increase on June 1, 2026: What Employers Should Update Now
British Columbia’s general minimum wage increases to $18.25/hour on June 1, 2026 (up from $17.85). For many employers, the risk isn’t the new minimum wage itself – it’s the ripple effects. Minimum wage issues rarely show up as a neat payroll mistake that someone catches internally. They show up later as a complaint to the…
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WorkSafeBC 101: The Basics for Employers and Workers
What does WorkSafeBC cover? How does it connect with employment law? As a former Review Officer with WorkSafeBC, I understand how confusing and complex workers’ compensation issues can be for both employers and injured workers. Now, as an employment lawyer, I assist both employers and workers in effectively navigating this system. In this article, I…