Britain’s top court rules Uber drivers are Workers
California maybe not. Britain says that Uber drivers are workers. Source: Britain's top court rules Uber drivers entitled to minimum wage | CBC News
Category: Employment Law
California Supreme Court rejects Prop 22 lawsuit: Uber Drivers are Independent Contractors
At least in California Uber drivers may end up being independent contractors despite recent court ruling to the contrary. Source: California Supreme Court rejects Prop 22 lawsuit over gig worker rights - Cities Today - Connecting the world's urban leaders
Criminal Harassment by Email
The wrong kind of email can lead to criminal harassment charges. Source: 2019 BCSC 1087 Watchel v. British Columbia
COVID-19-Related Leave
The Government of British Columbia introduced and passed Bill 16–2020: Employment Standards Amendment Act (No. 2) on March 23, 2020 amending the Employment Standards Act to include three days of unpaid leave for personal illness or injury and COVID-19-related leave.…
No Employment Contract Frustration Where Business Rebuilt After Fire
Business burns down. Is rebuilt. No employment contract frustration. Source: 2009 NBCA 42 (CanLII) | Craig Manufacturing Ltd. v. Davidson | CanLII