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Can You Really Get Sued for Quitting Your Job? Here’s What the Law Says
Can You Really Get Sued for Quitting Your Job? Here’s What the Law Says Leaving a job can be emotional. For employees, it may mean a fresh start or simply the relief of moving on. For employers, it can cause disruption: scrambling to cover workloads, reassuring clients, and managing change. With so much at stake,…
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Conflict at Work? Consider Mediation
Is a workplace investigation always the answer to conflict at work? Not necessarily. Workplace investigations are necessary in some cases, including those involving serious allegations such sexual misconduct. However, for less serious conflicts at work, mediation can be quicker, less costly, and more effective in restoring workplace harmony.
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Do Contractors Get Severance Pay in BC? Court Decision on Dependent Contractors (2025)
Can contractors in BC get severance pay? A 2025 court ruling confirms that dependent contractors may be entitled to notice of termination like employees. You might think that only employees get severance pay. Traditionally, this was one of the key differences between an employee and independent contractor, but it is not that simple. Courts will…