Ally Workplace Law

03/07/2022

It's a common question from our employer clients - can we terminate for just cause? It's probably harder than you think.

If an employer terminates an employee for “just cause”, the employee is not entitled to notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice. In other words, where there is just cause for dismissal, the employee is entitled to nothing upon termination. Because of the severe consequences for an employe...

01/21/2022

As BC employers work to update their COVID-19 Safety Plans, staying on top of public health guidance can be a challenge. Ally Workplace Law partner, Kirsten Scrimshaw, was interviewed by Global BC on recent changes to BC CDC recommendations.

Watch BC CDC apologizing for poor communication and confusion Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

09/13/2021

Join Ally Workplace Law partner Kirsten Scrimshaw on September 21, 2021, in interactive panel through Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, exploring lawyer-to-lawyer disputes. Kirsten will be focused on how difficult lawyer behaviour can constitute "bullying and harassment", and provide scenarios and tools to help address it in practice. #

Simmi K. Sandhu, Chair, Property Assessment Appeal Board Laylee Rohani, Partner, Cook Roberts LLP Kirsten Scrimshaw, Founder/Partner, Ally Workplace Law

06/18/2021

Ally Workplace Law founder and partner, Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw, is featured in today's Toronto Star analysis of in the workplace. Read more here!

When Erin Pepler, a Burlington, Ont. resident, lately booked therapeutic massage therapist and osteopath appointments, vaccination standing was on her thoughts.

09/22/2020

Join us for the next Ally Workplace Law free webinar for BC employers! Learn about liability issues that can arise from employee use (and misuse) of , including privacy complaints and bullying and harassment issues, and get tips on best practices to limit employer liability.

Employee use (and misuse) of social media can create headaches for employers during any stage of the employment relationship (and even pre-hiring!), Andrea Zappavigna and Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw will review legal issues that can arise from social media use such as privacy, human rights and bullying a...

08/20/2020

Ally Workplace Law partner Kirsten Scrimshaw will be joining a distinguished faculty of leading employment law practitioners at the 2020 CLEBC Employment Law Conference on September 18-19. Today is the last day for the early bird rate, so sign up here:

Employment Law Conference 2020. Explore hot topics in employment law such as COVID-19 related issues and using artificial intelligence in human resource management.

08/17/2020

Last chance to register! Our free webinar on Employer Best Practices in a COVID-19-Aware Workplace tomorrow is filling up, but we still have some spots open. Registration details below!

As BC employers continue to reopen and bring employees back to the workplace, Ally Workplace Law is pleased to present this free webinar.

08/06/2020

We heard you! Andrea Zappavigna and Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw heard from so many people that they were sorry they missed our webinar, that we will hold another on August 18. Join us to discuss Employer Best Practices in a COVID-19-Aware Workplace:

As BC employers continue to reopen and bring employees back to the workplace, Ally Workplace Law is pleased to present this free webinar.

06/29/2020

Employers continue to see challenges as they re-open in BC's Phase 3. Andrea and Kirsten are here to give guidance on best practices in a COVID-19-aware workplace in this free webinar.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8015900170603/WN_1jr5_-3bQj-DS8vo-AUoJw

05/11/2020

That's right - unions are employers, too. We work with unions to help them manage their workforce, taking into account their unique considerations and sensitivities.

05/08/2020

At Ally Workplace Law, our experience working with employees, employers and unions gives us unique insight into the problems faced by a union in their role as employer. Read more about these issues in our latest blog post!

If asked about the role of a union, most people first think of a union as a champion for employees, and an adversary of employers. Unions exist to advocate for the interests of workers, including safe and respectful working conditions. But, unions are employers, too. Unions encounter the same workpl...

04/23/2020

On April 29, Andrea and Kirsten will be presenting a webinar with the CBA. They are excited to be able to share their tips and advice on how to take the best from the Big Firm experience to succeed at the Small Firm level.

Making the Jump: Transitioning from Big Firm to Solo/Small Firm This meeting is being hosted by the General Practice, Solo & Small Firm - Lower Mainland Section.