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How Can Kelowna Employment Lawyers Help You?
Ascent’s Kelowna employment lawyers have years of experience advising clients across a wide range of industries and situations. Below are just a few of the workplace issues that we can help with. Whether you are looking to resolve a dispute or proactively strengthen your workplace practices, our team can provide practical legal guidance tailored to your needs.
Wrongful Dismissals
A wrongful dismissal can occur when an employee isn’t given proper notice or severance pay, or when an employee is dismissed on the basis of a protected characteristic. Employers must be aware that there are specific rules and regulations that must be followed when terminating an employee.
If you’re an employee and are dealing with what you believe is a wrongful dismissal or wrongful termination, Ascent can assess your situation and advise whether you may be entitled to additional notice, severance pay, or other compensation.
We regularly assist with:
- Wrongful dismissal claims
- Severance package reviews
- Terminations without cause
- Constructive dismissal claims
- Executive and management terminations
- Negotiated settlements
Workplace Policies and Employment Contracts
Contracts and workplace policies are one type of document that every employer and employee will deal with at some point during their employment. Drafting clear, accessible policies is important not only for adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, but for ensuring that your employees are well-informed, and that work is carried out fairly and efficiently.
Ascent’s Kelowna-based lawyers assist at on all workplace issues and at every stage of the process, including drafting, reviewing, and updating policies and agreements to ensure they comply with applicable employment laws. . For employees in Kelowna, our lawyers can help you understand a contract before signing it to ensure you’re treated fairly from the start of the relationship.
Human Rights for Employers
Human rights and workplace issues often intersect. It’s very important for employers to understand characteristics that are protected under the provincial or federal human rights code, and to ensure that all employees are treated with dignity and respect. If you or an employee have a concern about human rights,
Ascent Employment Law’s Kelowna lawyers help employers understand their human rights obligations, including discrimination, accommodation, and employee complaints. We can also help develop policies and address concerns before they escalate into formal complaints or litigation.
Bullying & Harassment
Bullying and harassment are unfortunately common issues in the workplace. If you are experiencing bullying and harassment, the lawyers at Ascent Employment Law can help you understand your rights and available options. Speaking with an experienced employment lawyer can determine the most appropriate path forward, including developing proactive policies to prevent issues from cropping up in the future.
Many bullying and harassment issues can be resolved internally with mediation. In more severe cases, our Kelowna employment lawyers can advise on how human rights interface with the workplace and discuss potential next steps, such as litigation.
Our lawyers advise clients on:
- Workplace harassment and bullying
- Human rights complaints
- Accommodation obligations
- Workplace investigations
- Discrimination claims
- Retaliation and reprisal concerns
Knowledge of Local Laws and Culture
Decades of Experience
Practicality, Fairness, and Respect
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