Smithson Employment Law
306 - 1500 Hardy Street V1Y 8H2 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Part 2 of our discussion about what's next for businesses in our new post-social world... https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Tackling_The_Coronavirus_At_W/

Are you ready to start talking about your business plans for the next few months, when coronavirus restrictions are eased? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Tackling_The_Coronavirus_At_W/

Sick of hearing about the coronavirus, yet? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Tackling_The_Coronavirus_At_T/

The times, they are a changin', and so is B.C.'s Employment Standards Act... https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Tackling_The_Coronavirus_At_W/

Want to know why I routinely advise clients to avoid term contracts? http://bit.ly/2RfJaiI

Ready for an approach to without-cause terminations which eliminates the risk of wrongful dismissal claims? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Restoring_Working_Notice_as_a/

It's a new week and, from an employment perspective, the coronavirus crisis has entered another phase... https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Tackling_The_Coronavirus_At_W/

It's week two of tackling the coronavirus at work, and employers' questions and concerns are evolving... https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Tackling_The_Coronavirus_At_W/

Do you employ retail staff? Have you taken steps to protect them against the risks posed by thieves? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Retail_Staff_Aren_t_Security_/

Does your business have a social media policy? If not, now is the time to make that a priority. https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//When_Social_Media_Exposure_Is/

Sometimes, employment policies aren't worth much... want to know why? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Employment_Policies_Not_Worth/

The season of romance is on the horizon, and it's time to talk about loving (literally) in the workplace. https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//All_s_Fair_Almost_In_Love_And/

Ever wondered what's become of "just cause"? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Just_Cause_Isn_t_Dead_It_Just/

Want to know about an aspect of employment law which always surprises and shocks employers? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca///Short_Service_Lengthy_Notice/

Wondering about the current state of technology when it comes to testing for cannabis/marijuana impairment at work? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Testing_For_Weed_Impairment_A/

Have you wondered about how long you must continue paying benefits premiums on behalf of absent employees? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Putting_A_Lid_On_Benefits_Pre/

Is your business making use of one of the few gifts for employers contained in the B.C. Employment Standards Act? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//18/Overtime_Averaging_Agreeme/

Ever wondered how to alter existing terms of employment? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Imposing_Fundamental_Changes_/

Does your business employ seasonal employees? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Solving_the_Seasonal_Employee/

Workplace relationships, harassment, and abuse - is it time for employers to step up their game? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Workplace_Relationships_Haras/

Weed At Work... is the sky falling? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca/articles//story/14/Weed_at_Work/

Terminations, Settlements, and the Reference Letter... should you or shouldn't you? https://www.smithsonlaw.ca//Terminations_Settlements_and_/

Do your employees sometimes operate their personal vehicle in the course of their employment duties? If so, it’s that time of year, to be thinking about whether they have the proper tires. Aside from issues relating to licencing and insurance and policies relating to distracted driving while operating a private vehicle in the course of business, simple things like having the right tires can prevent accidents and save lives. B.C.’s government website containing related in...Continue reading

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Planning a work place celebration? You may wish to read my thoughts.......