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Minimum Notice or Severance Requirements in British Columbia

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In British Columbia, when an employer terminates an employee’s employment without cause, they are legally obligated under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) to provide either written notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice. These statutory minimums are mandatory and apply regardless of the terms stipulated in any employment contract, unless the contract offers […]

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Severance Packages in British Columbia: Crafting Fair and Compliant Solutions

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Severance packages play a crucial role in the employment landscape, offering financial and transitional support to employees when their employment comes to an end. In British Columbia (BC), as in many jurisdictions, creating appropriate severance packages involves a careful balance of fairness and compliance with legal requirements. This blog will look into the best practices

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Melissa has 8+ years of combined Commercial, Business and Contract Law experience as In-House Counsel in manufacturing, health, real estate development, and broadcast communication industries. She is instrumental in developing strategies to minimize legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

She has 6+ years of Human Resources Management experience and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Her practice includes Family Law, Civil Litigation, Wills & Estates and Real Estate & Conveyancing.

For fun, she visits ancient sites and ruins and belts out popular Broadway tunes.

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