Geoffrey Howard
Court clarifies limits on ex-employee’s use of employer information
The case is also a reminder that the courts will award substantial damages against an employee that has breached his or her obligations only if the employer can show it has suffered financial loss as...
Navigating the numerous complications of managing marijuana use in the workplace
Several major societal trends are converging to make marijuana in the workplace one of the biggest challenges facing Canadian employers. It started with widespread increased tolerance of marijuana...
Uber drivers unlikely to be deemed employees by Canadian courts
Uber drivers in Ontario have launched a class-action lawsuit against the ride-sharing company asking the court to find that they are Uber employees rather than independent contractors. One of the...
Opinion: The BCTF decision and what the critics overlook
Detractors should consider the role of the courts and public sector unions
Companies need to determine now how to mitigate the business costs of Family Day
Everyone loves a holiday and their family, so it’s hard for employers to complain about the introduction of the new “Family Day” in February coming to B.C. starting in 2013....
Columnist Geoffrey Howard: Employment Briefs
Implications of equity partner held to be employee in mandatory retirement challenge