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How Can A Vancouver Employment Lawyer Help You?
Speaking to a Vancouver employment lawyer can be very helpful no matter what’s going on at work. If you’re starting a business, employment lawyers can help you understand the rules and regulations and ensure that you’re on solid footing from day one. If you have questions about writing or signing an employment agreement, our team can help you gain a legal perspective before making a decision. And of course, if you’re dealing with a workplace dispute of any kind, we are on deck to assist.
Ascent’s Vancouver employment lawyers can support you on a wide range of issues, including the following:
Wrongful Dismissals
There are specific regulations that employers must follow when terminating an employee. 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.
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 potentially help you get the severance pay that you are legally entitled to.
We regularly assist with:
- Wrongful dismissal claims
- Severance package reviews
- Terminations without cause
- Constructive dismissal claims
- Executive and management terminations
- Negotiated settlements
Independent Contractors
Many businesses today rely on a mix of permanent employees and independent contractors to carry out day-to-day operations. It’s important for both employers and workers to understand the difference in rights and obligations between employees and independent contractors.
Ascent Employment Law can help you understand how these workers are classified in the Employment Standards Act, as well as what rights you have as an employee or contractor.
Workplace Contracts and Policies
When developing or updating internal policies and documentation for your workplace, legal and regulatory considerations should be top of mind. Our Vancouver employment lawyers can help you in the process of drafting or updating workplace policies to ensure they accurately reflect the current legal landscape, and support your employees and contractors from day one.
Our lawyers can also assist with questions relating to writing or updating employment contracts. For employees, we can help you gain an in-depth understanding of the terms of your employment, and clear up any confusion before it creates conflict.
Bullying & Harassment
Bullying and harassment are unfortunately common issues in the workplace. If you are experiencing bullying and harassment, lawyers at Ascent Employment Law can help. Speaking with an experienced employment lawyer can help you understand your options moving forward, as well as develop proactive policies to prevent issues from cropping up in the future.
Many bullying and harassment issues can often be resolved internally with mediation. In more severe cases, our Vancouver employment lawyers are knowledgeable about how human rights interface with the workplace, and can advise on 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
Decades of Experience
Knowledge of Local Laws and Culture
Practicality, Fairness, and Respect
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