British Columbia recently passed the Pay Transparency Act, a legislation that aims to promote pay equity and pay transparency in the workplace. As a background to this piece of legislation the BC Government had previously reported that, women in British Columbia earn 87 cents for every dollar earned by men, and the gap is even…

Federally regulated employees or employees who work with a federally regulated employer are protected under the Canada Labour Code (“the Code”) which has strict procedures for making a complaint against what would be considered an unjust dismissal. A separate regime of rules and legislation governs federal workers and public servants. Under the Code, an employee…

If you have incorporated a business in British Columbia, you may be wondering what your obligations are after the incorporation process is completed. Incorporating a business is not a one-time event, but rather an ongoing responsibility that requires you to comply with various laws and regulations that govern your business activities. Corporations also carries an…

Introduction In British Columbia, directors play a critical role in the governance of corporations and non-profit societies. Their responsibilities are primarily governed by the Business Corporations Act (BCA) for private companies and the Societies Act (SA) for non-profits. Directors are fiduciaries, meaning they must act in the best interests of the entity they serve while…