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Posts

• “The Cost Of Doing Business Must Not Be Borne By Employees” … Except Statutory Deductions
• “Try and Stop Me”: Implications of Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality Clauses in British Columbia
• 2026 Statutory Holiday Pay in B.C. and Federally Regulated Workplaces: What You Need to Know
• 3 Things Businesses Need to Know about the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act
• A Closer Look at the BC Pay Transparency Act
• A Guide to Canada’s Employment Subsidy Programs for Employers and Employees: Work-Sharing, EI, and Wage Protection
• Accommodation Requests and Incomplete Medical Information: Lessons from McNeil v. British Columbia and Telus Employer Solutions 
• Acknowledging Our Values In Others
• Age-Based Discrimination and Forced Retirement Claims
• AI in the Workplace: Policies, Cautions, and Privacy Concerns
• All of us at Ascent wish you Happy Holidays!
• April Fools’! Jokes, Pranks & Shenanigans in the Workplace
• Are Company Retreats Still Important? 6 Reasons We Say “YES!”*
• Are Construction Workers in BC Entitled to Severance?
• Are Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Clauses Enforceable in British Columbia?
• Ascent Celebrates Big Win in Just Cause Termination Case
• Ascent Employment Law and Howard Employment Law expand their strategic alliance
• Ascent Employment Law and Howard Employment Law Forge Strategic Alliance to Enhance Client Services and Collaboration
• Ascent Employment Law Expands with New Offices in Victoria, Vernon, and Prince George
• Ascent Employment Law Paralegals Join the BC Paralegal Association Board of Directors
• Ascent Employment Law Re-Certified as a B Corp Until 2028
• Ascent Employment Law Welcomes Director of Administration John Pater
• Ascent Employment Law: Helping to Build a Community of Diverse Business Ownership
• Ascent goes Climate Positive!
• Ascent Has Applied for B Corp Certification: Why This Matters
• Ascent is one year old today!
• Ascent Partner Trevor Thomas to Present at the CPHR Tech Tok Series
• Ascent Partner, David Brown, appears on CBC regarding vaccinations
• Ascent Partner, David Brown, speaking to CBC-Radio regarding vaccinations in the workplace
• Ascent Partner, Richard Johnson, speaks to Global News Okanagan
• Ascent Partner, Richard Johnson, speaks to The Vancouver Sun about corporate vaccination policies and mandates
• Ascent welcomes Janessa Rai to the team!
• Ascent welcomes Jessica Gibson to the team!
• Ascent’s Richard Johnson appears on Mike Smythe Show about the requirement to work after-hours!
• Ascent’s Richard Johnson speaks to Human Resources Director about employee monitoring!
• Ascent’s David Brown named in Top 3 Kelowna Employment Lawyers by ThreeBest!
• Ascent’s Richard Johnson speaks to Global News on a landmark Human Rights case regarding childcare accommodation
• Ascent’s Richard Johnson speaks to Mike Smyth on federal workers’ fight for remote work
• Ascent’s Richard Johnson Speaks to The Vancouver Sun regarding Vaccination Mandates
• B.C. Labour Board Orders Union at Amazon Without a Vote – Here’s Why
• B.C. Minimum Wage Set to Increase June 1, 2026
• B.C. Minimum Wage to Increase on June 1, 2025
• B.C. Minimum Wage Update: New Rates Effective June 1, 2026
• Banning of Non-Compete Clauses in Ontario
• BC Court of Appeal Confirms in Nanaimo (City) v. Mema: Legitimate Misconduct Concerns Can Be Undermined by Bias
• BC Employment Standards Entitlements
• BC Vaccine Status Requirement for Non-Essential Services – What Does This Mean for Businesses?
• BC’s Vaccine Passport: Employer Considerations
• Be Better Than Better.com
• Beyond Severance: Breaking Down Additional Damages for Bad Faith in Employment Law
• Bill 30 Explained: Extended Illness or Injury Leave in British Columbia and What It Means for Your Workplace
• Bonus Season is Upon Us! What Do You Need to Know?
• Bonus! Executive Incentives and Termination Rights
• Bullying & Harassment at Work: A Brief Video
• Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace: Employer Refresher Series
• Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace: Employer Refresher Series
• Bullying and Harassment in Remote Work Settings: Steps for Employers
• Calculating Severance During COVID-19
• Can an Employer Fire Someone on Medical Leave?
• Can Employers Be Held Liable for Recruiter Misconduct? What the Mac’s v. Basyal Decision Reveals
• Can Employers Force Employees to Take Vacation During the Holidays?
• Can I get paid if my employer goes out of business?
• Can Unpaid Leave Amount to Constructive Dismissal? Guidance from Clark v. City of Prince George
• Canada Adopts New Holiday For National Day for Truth and Reconciliation– But Does it Apply to You?
• Canada Labour Code Updates: New Leave Entitlements for Federally Regulated Employers
• Changes to the Canada Labour Code: What You Need to Know!
• Clarification on family status (child care) claims under the BC Human Rights Code
• Collective Bargaining in British Columbia: A Guide for BC Businesses
• Construction Workers under the BC Employment Standards Act – Important Notes
• Constructive Dismissal: What is it and how does it affect your workplace?
• Courage: One key to our Ascent…
• COVID-19 and Layoffs: Where Do We Stand?
• COVID-19 in the Workforce – Important Considerations
• David Brown Appears on CBC Radio Regarding Mandatory Vaccination
• David Brown on Sexual Harassment at Work
• David Brown Speaks at CPHR BC Conference
• Demotion Without Consent: When Does It Become Constructive Dismissal?
• Dependent versus Independent Contractors in B.C.: Key Differences Employers Should Know
• Discrimination by any other name, is still Discrimination
• Do I Still Get Severance? The Impact of an Economic Downturn on Severance Obligations
• Do Job Changes Require a New Contract? Employment Contracts and Role Changes Explained
• Does a 4-Day Work Week Work for Your Business?
• Duty to Disclose and Provide Medical Information
• EI Update – September 2021
• Eight months’ notice for employee with one-year of service, and aggravated and punitive damages!
• Emergency Leave in British Columbia: What Employees and Employers Need to Know
• Employee or independent contractor? Can you spot the difference?
• Employees Versus Independent Contractors
• Employees Who Choose to Refuse: New Consequences for the Unvaccinated
• Employer Lawyer Vancouver | Useful Tips You Need to Know
• Employer Record-Keeping Obligations Under the Employment Standards Act
• Employer’s Guide to Stress-Free and Safe Holiday Celebrations
• Employment Agreements and the Hiring Process in British Columbia
• Employment Agreements for Small-to-Medium Employers: Do You Really Need One?
• Employment Contracts in a Nutshell
• Employment Insurance in 2026: Key Changes Employees Need to Know
• Employment Law Help for Employers in BC
• Employment Law in 2021: A Year in Review
• Employment Standards Update: What You Need to Know About the Recent Amendments
• Employment: On the Precipice of Change

Team Members

• Benazeer Mohammed
• Bridget Shebib
• Brynna Hambly
• Christina Honeybunn
• Danielle Bolhuis
• David M. Brown
• Emily Potts
• Emma Jerrott
• Glen Stratton
• Ian Jung
• Jasmine Tsang
• Marija Marcia
• Megan Stratikopoulos
• Richard B. Johnson
• Rose Gentry
• Scott Dallen
• Sean Marzinzik
• Sylvia Nicholles
• Trevor R. Thomas
• Veronica Ukrainetz
• Yvette Pilar