Pay transparency reports: A crystal-clear guide for reporting employers
Introduced in May 2023, BC’s Pay Transparency Act (the “Act”) is intended to reduce the comparatively high gender pay gap in the province. One of the Act’s primary purposes is to increase awareness about the pay gap by requiring employers […]
Ending employment on good terms & conditions: How to avoid a wrongful dismissal lawsuit
If you have employees working in Canada, wrongful dismissal lawsuits likely represent your greatest area of liability exposure in relation to your employees. Wrongful dismissal claims are among the most common lawsuits brought against employers in Canada. When employees are […]
Geoff Mason covers British Columbia’s Pay Transparency Act on The Jas Johal Show
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Geoff Mason speaks to Jas Johal about the new Pay Transparency Act which will require employers to include wages in job postings as of November 1, 2023. The job posting requirements coming out of the Pay Transparency Act are really […]
Employee Dismissal & Duty to Accommodate: Case Commentary – Teamsters Quebec, Local 106 c 1641-9749 Quebec Inc.
The decision to dismiss an employee is one that no employer likes to make. In many circumstances, though, it’s a decision that employers may feel compelled to make, particularly when serious employee misconduct or safety violations are involved. Employers in […]
Geoff Mason features in article on worker safety during heat waves
CanadianHRReporter, "Safety, legal considerations for workers during heat waves"
CanadianHRReporter interviews Geoff Mason in an article covering occupational health and safety obligations regarding extreme heat in the workplace: While many Canadians are enjoying the summer weather and vacation season, “high heat” can of course become a big hazard for […]
Geoff Mason discusses rules and regulations around working in extreme heat conditions
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Geoff Mason appears on The Jas Johal Show sharing insights on the issue of employees working during heat events: I think one of the challenges with heat is that it’s not always clear … when that heat goes from being […]
Geoff Mason covers “stay interviews” on The Jas Johal Show
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Geoff Mason is a guest on The Jas Johal Show discussing “stay interviews”: interviews that are conducted during the course of employment to identify what an employee likes or dislikes about their job. One of the main reason you have […]
Geoff Mason interviewed for 980CKNW “Future of Work” series
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Geoff Mason features in two segments of 980CKNW’s Future of Work series, covering the evolving job market in British Columbia: April 14 – The rise of precarious employment and the gig economy (mp3) April 17 – Generational shifts and the […]
Geoff Mason comments on use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies
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Are use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies legal? Geoff Mason discusses the issue on The Jas Johal Show: The intent of the Employment Standards Act is to ensure that everyone takes their vacation each year. It’s not about making sure you can bank […]
Geoff Mason speaks on use of tracking software to monitor employee productivity on The Jas Johal Show
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A recent decision by the B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal ordered an employee to reimburse her employer for time theft. Geoff Mason appears on The Jas Johal Show to discuss this case and the use of technology by employers to monitor […]
