{"id":8,"date":"2011-12-13T23:11:33","date_gmt":"2011-12-13T23:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pelicanstudios.com\/employright\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2020-01-14T20:51:52","modified_gmt":"2020-01-14T20:51:52","slug":"employment-contracts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/employright.ca\/employment-contracts\/","title":{"rendered":"EMPLOYMENT LAW"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>You have obligations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All employers are subject to complex legislative requirements, as well as the common law.\u00a0 We help you navigate the complicated world of employment law.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Employment contracts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Every employment relationship is based on a contract, whether it&#8217;s written or oral.\u00a0 We can review your current contracts and identify areas where improvement is needed to protect your business.\u00a0 Then we&#8217;ll help you implement solutions.<\/p>\n<p>An EmployRight contract is\u00a0tailored to your business and will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clarify your obligations to the employee;<\/li>\n<li>Clarify the employee&#8217;s obligations to you;<\/li>\n<li>Clarify your expectations and performance standards;<\/li>\n<li>Avoid wrongful dismissal and related claims;<\/li>\n<li>Help you meet legislative requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/employright.ca\/employment-contracts\/employment-contracts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a> about EmployRight employment contracts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Set expectations, manage performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A policy manual is not the same as a contract, but it can be a powerful tool for setting standards of performance, managing employee conduct, and resolving workplace disputes.\u00a0 Some policies are required by law.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We will ensure you are meeting your legal obligations while capitalizing on the power of the policy manual to set expectations and manage performance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/employright.ca\/policy-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a> about EmployRight policy manuals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Legislative compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As an employer, you\u00a0must\u00a0comply with the following employment legislation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The BC\u00a0<em>Human Rights Code<\/em>;<\/li>\n<li>The BC\u00a0<em>Employment Standards Act<\/em>;<\/li>\n<li>The BC\u00a0<em>Workers Compensation Act<\/em>;<\/li>\n<li>The BC\u00a0<em>Personal Information Protection Act.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other legislation may apply to your specific industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We help you understand and comply with the law\u00a0in each stage of the employment relationship.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Responding to the unexpected<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unexpected challenges are going to arise in your workplace.\u00a0 That&#8217;s why we anticipate\u00a0supporting you for the long term.\u00a0 Timely legal advice can save you from escalating conflicts, costly missteps, and legal disputes.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">We look forward to hearing from you &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/employright.ca\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">call us<\/a> to speak with a lawyer.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have obligations All employers are subject to complex legislative requirements, as well as the common law.\u00a0 We help you navigate the complicated world of employment law. 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