Ascent Employment Law
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With extensive experience navigating and litigating employment and human rights issues, our team understands business and the issues you are facing.
Can employees take time off instead of overtime pay?
In B.C., overtime can be banked as paid time off. In this video, Ascent lawyer Sean Marzinzik explains how time banks work, payout rules, and what happens when a time bank closes or employment ends.
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In B.C., overtime can be banked as paid time off. In this video, Ascent lawyer Sean Marzinzik explains how time banks work, payout rules, and what happens when a time bank closes or employment ends.
Watch now ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=Mi1x...
How Time Banks and Overtime Pay Work in British Columbia
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January 28, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Can employees take time off instead of overtime pay?
In B.C., overtime can be banked as paid time off. In this video, Ascent lawyer Sean Marzinzik explains how time banks work, payout rules, and what happens when a time bank closes or employment ends.
Watch now ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=Mi1x...
In B.C., overtime can be banked as paid time off. In this video, Ascent lawyer Sean Marzinzik explains how time banks work, payout rules, and what happens when a time bank closes or employment ends.
Watch now ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=Mi1x...
Ascent Employment Law is expanding in British Columbia with new offices in Victoria, Vernon, and Prince George! This milestone reflects the firm's continued growth and commitment to building strong, lasting client relationships across the province.
Learn more: ascentemploymentlaw.ca/blog/ascent-...
Learn more: ascentemploymentlaw.ca/blog/ascent-...
January 27, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Ascent Employment Law is expanding in British Columbia with new offices in Victoria, Vernon, and Prince George! This milestone reflects the firm's continued growth and commitment to building strong, lasting client relationships across the province.
Learn more: ascentemploymentlaw.ca/blog/ascent-...
Learn more: ascentemploymentlaw.ca/blog/ascent-...
Join this week’s Employer Huddle with Ascent partners Richard B. Johnson and Trevor Thomas! We’ll cover 2026 workplace law trends, including AI in the workplace and contractual severance clauses.
Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Join this week’s Employer Huddle with Ascent partners Richard B. Johnson and Trevor Thomas! We’ll cover 2026 workplace law trends, including AI in the workplace and contractual severance clauses.
Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
In a recent HRD Canada article, Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson weighs in on hiring rules as a key part of compliance, including requirements around pay ranges in job postings and annual pay transparency reporting.
Read the article ➡️ www.hcamag.com/ca/specializ...
Read the article ➡️ www.hcamag.com/ca/specializ...
January 23, 2026 at 6:08 PM
In a recent HRD Canada article, Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson weighs in on hiring rules as a key part of compliance, including requirements around pay ranges in job postings and annual pay transparency reporting.
Read the article ➡️ www.hcamag.com/ca/specializ...
Read the article ➡️ www.hcamag.com/ca/specializ...
Check out Ascent partner Trevor Thomas in a recent HRD Canada article exploring where workplace investigations commonly go wrong, including investigator selection, maintaining objectivity, and documentation practices.
Read the article ➡️ www.hcamag.com/ca/specializ...
Read the article ➡️ www.hcamag.com/ca/specializ...
January 22, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Check out Ascent partner Trevor Thomas in a recent HRD Canada article exploring where workplace investigations commonly go wrong, including investigator selection, maintaining objectivity, and documentation practices.
Read the article ➡️ www.hcamag.com/ca/specializ...
Read the article ➡️ www.hcamag.com/ca/specializ...
Can placing an employee on unpaid leave expose employers to constructive dismissal claims?
Our latest blog examines Clark v. City of Prince George, where the court considered whether unpaid leave imposed under a vaccination policy amounted to constructive dismissal.
Read more: bit.ly/3Nurxes
Our latest blog examines Clark v. City of Prince George, where the court considered whether unpaid leave imposed under a vaccination policy amounted to constructive dismissal.
Read more: bit.ly/3Nurxes
January 21, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Can placing an employee on unpaid leave expose employers to constructive dismissal claims?
Our latest blog examines Clark v. City of Prince George, where the court considered whether unpaid leave imposed under a vaccination policy amounted to constructive dismissal.
Read more: bit.ly/3Nurxes
Our latest blog examines Clark v. City of Prince George, where the court considered whether unpaid leave imposed under a vaccination policy amounted to constructive dismissal.
Read more: bit.ly/3Nurxes
Check out Ascent partner David Brown on the Lawyer Launcher Podcast with Susan Van Dyke!
In this episode, David shares insights from his career in employment law, lessons learned along the way, and practical perspectives on building a legal practice.
🎧 Listen here ➡️ linktr.ee/lawyerlaunch...
In this episode, David shares insights from his career in employment law, lessons learned along the way, and practical perspectives on building a legal practice.
🎧 Listen here ➡️ linktr.ee/lawyerlaunch...
January 20, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Check out Ascent partner David Brown on the Lawyer Launcher Podcast with Susan Van Dyke!
In this episode, David shares insights from his career in employment law, lessons learned along the way, and practical perspectives on building a legal practice.
🎧 Listen here ➡️ linktr.ee/lawyerlaunch...
In this episode, David shares insights from his career in employment law, lessons learned along the way, and practical perspectives on building a legal practice.
🎧 Listen here ➡️ linktr.ee/lawyerlaunch...
Join our first Employer Huddle of the year! Co-Founders + Partners Richard B. Johnson and Trevor R. Thomas will unpack five key areas you need to watch for in 2026.
Secure your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Secure your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 19, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Join our first Employer Huddle of the year! Co-Founders + Partners Richard B. Johnson and Trevor R. Thomas will unpack five key areas you need to watch for in 2026.
Secure your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Secure your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
In a recent Canadian HR Reporter article, Ascent partner David Brown discusses a B.C. case involving inappropriate group chats and what it means for employers navigating informal workplace communication – and the risks of ignoring problematic conduct.
Read now: www.hrreporter.com/news/hr-news...
Read now: www.hrreporter.com/news/hr-news...
January 13, 2026 at 6:11 PM
In a recent Canadian HR Reporter article, Ascent partner David Brown discusses a B.C. case involving inappropriate group chats and what it means for employers navigating informal workplace communication – and the risks of ignoring problematic conduct.
Read now: www.hrreporter.com/news/hr-news...
Read now: www.hrreporter.com/news/hr-news...
Kick off the new year with clarity and confidence at our January Ask-Me-Anything session, led by Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson and ReformIQ mediator Shannon Pearson.
🗓 January 22 | ⏰ 11 a.m. | 💻 Virtual
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🗓 January 22 | ⏰ 11 a.m. | 💻 Virtual
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 12, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Kick off the new year with clarity and confidence at our January Ask-Me-Anything session, led by Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson and ReformIQ mediator Shannon Pearson.
🗓 January 22 | ⏰ 11 a.m. | 💻 Virtual
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🗓 January 22 | ⏰ 11 a.m. | 💻 Virtual
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Statutory holiday pay rules differ between provincially and federally regulated workplaces.
Our latest blog outlines the 2026 statutory holidays, who qualifies for holiday pay, and how it is calculated in B.C. and under the Canada Labour Code.
Read more ➡️ ascentemploymentlaw.ca/blog/2026-st...
Our latest blog outlines the 2026 statutory holidays, who qualifies for holiday pay, and how it is calculated in B.C. and under the Canada Labour Code.
Read more ➡️ ascentemploymentlaw.ca/blog/2026-st...
January 7, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Statutory holiday pay rules differ between provincially and federally regulated workplaces.
Our latest blog outlines the 2026 statutory holidays, who qualifies for holiday pay, and how it is calculated in B.C. and under the Canada Labour Code.
Read more ➡️ ascentemploymentlaw.ca/blog/2026-st...
Our latest blog outlines the 2026 statutory holidays, who qualifies for holiday pay, and how it is calculated in B.C. and under the Canada Labour Code.
Read more ➡️ ascentemploymentlaw.ca/blog/2026-st...
On January 14, Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson will be presenting at the BCLMA HR Subsection Employment Law Update, covering key employment law developments to prepare for in 2026 and what they mean in practice for law firm employers.
Learn more and register: bclma.org/ticketed-eve...
Learn more and register: bclma.org/ticketed-eve...
December 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
On January 14, Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson will be presenting at the BCLMA HR Subsection Employment Law Update, covering key employment law developments to prepare for in 2026 and what they mean in practice for law firm employers.
Learn more and register: bclma.org/ticketed-eve...
Learn more and register: bclma.org/ticketed-eve...
Holiday lunches with our team in Vancouver and Kelowna ✨
As a remote firm, it’s always special to come together in person to connect, reflect, and celebrate.
Wishing everyone a very happy and restful holiday season!
As a remote firm, it’s always special to come together in person to connect, reflect, and celebrate.
Wishing everyone a very happy and restful holiday season!
December 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Holiday lunches with our team in Vancouver and Kelowna ✨
As a remote firm, it’s always special to come together in person to connect, reflect, and celebrate.
Wishing everyone a very happy and restful holiday season!
As a remote firm, it’s always special to come together in person to connect, reflect, and celebrate.
Wishing everyone a very happy and restful holiday season!
Join Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson and ReformIQ mediator Shannon Pearson for our final Ask-Me-Anything session of the year! The team will answer your questions and provide practical insights on any of your workplace issues, HR challenges, & more.
Register today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Join Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson and ReformIQ mediator Shannon Pearson for our final Ask-Me-Anything session of the year! The team will answer your questions and provide practical insights on any of your workplace issues, HR challenges, & more.
Register today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Workers in British Columbia now have stronger protections during serious illness or injury, with up to 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Employment Standards Act.
Learn more in this Canadian HR Reporter article ➡️ www.hrreporter.com/news/hr-news...
Learn more in this Canadian HR Reporter article ➡️ www.hrreporter.com/news/hr-news...
December 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Workers in British Columbia now have stronger protections during serious illness or injury, with up to 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Employment Standards Act.
Learn more in this Canadian HR Reporter article ➡️ www.hrreporter.com/news/hr-news...
Learn more in this Canadian HR Reporter article ➡️ www.hrreporter.com/news/hr-news...
Lawyer Richard B. Johnson was featured in HRD Canada’s article on why an arbitrator upheld termination for a safety violation. Richard discusses why progressive discipline may not apply in safety-sensitive roles and how clear warnings strengthened the employer’s case.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Lawyer Richard B. Johnson was featured in HRD Canada’s article on why an arbitrator upheld termination for a safety violation. Richard discusses why progressive discipline may not apply in safety-sensitive roles and how clear warnings strengthened the employer’s case.
Read more: lnkd.in/gGk4HmNR
Read more: lnkd.in/gGk4HmNR
When a strike halts operations at a major employer, what can organizations learn?
In this blog, we explore how workload pressures, communication gaps, and compensation misalignment contributed to the 2025 Air Canada strike, and what employers can do proactively.
Read more: lnkd.in/eC6_8M7B
In this blog, we explore how workload pressures, communication gaps, and compensation misalignment contributed to the 2025 Air Canada strike, and what employers can do proactively.
Read more: lnkd.in/eC6_8M7B
November 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
When a strike halts operations at a major employer, what can organizations learn?
In this blog, we explore how workload pressures, communication gaps, and compensation misalignment contributed to the 2025 Air Canada strike, and what employers can do proactively.
Read more: lnkd.in/eC6_8M7B
In this blog, we explore how workload pressures, communication gaps, and compensation misalignment contributed to the 2025 Air Canada strike, and what employers can do proactively.
Read more: lnkd.in/eC6_8M7B
Recent case law is reshaping termination clauses, misconduct standards, and mental-health/leave obligations. Join partner David Brown and lawyer Jasmine Tsang on Nov 27 for our complimentary Employer Huddle on what these changes mean for employers.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Recent case law is reshaping termination clauses, misconduct standards, and mental-health/leave obligations. Join partner David Brown and lawyer Jasmine Tsang on Nov 27 for our complimentary Employer Huddle on what these changes mean for employers.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
B.C. has introduced new limits on when employers can request sick notes and guidance on what qualifies as “reasonably sufficient proof.” Employers can’t request a note for the first two short absences (5 days or fewer) each year.
Read more in Canadian HR Reporter: www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/...
Read more in Canadian HR Reporter: www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/...
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
B.C. has introduced new limits on when employers can request sick notes and guidance on what qualifies as “reasonably sufficient proof.” Employers can’t request a note for the first two short absences (5 days or fewer) each year.
Read more in Canadian HR Reporter: www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/...
Read more in Canadian HR Reporter: www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/...
Don’t miss tomorrow’s live AMA with Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson and ReformIQ mediator Shannon Pearson! Get practical HR and legal insights on your workplace questions.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Don’t miss tomorrow’s live AMA with Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson and ReformIQ mediator Shannon Pearson! Get practical HR and legal insights on your workplace questions.
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
On this Remembrance Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom.
We also acknowledge the families and communities who support them and carry their legacy forward.
Lest we forget.
We also acknowledge the families and communities who support them and carry their legacy forward.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
On this Remembrance Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom.
We also acknowledge the families and communities who support them and carry their legacy forward.
Lest we forget.
We also acknowledge the families and communities who support them and carry their legacy forward.
Lest we forget.
On Oct 28, Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson joined HR professionals at the CPHR BC & Yukon 2025 Symposium in Whitehorse, presenting “Changing Employment Terms: From Reorganizations to Returns to the Office.
Discover upcoming CPHR events here ➡️ eweb.cphrbc.ca/eweb/Dynamic...
Discover upcoming CPHR events here ➡️ eweb.cphrbc.ca/eweb/Dynamic...
November 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
On Oct 28, Ascent partner Richard B. Johnson joined HR professionals at the CPHR BC & Yukon 2025 Symposium in Whitehorse, presenting “Changing Employment Terms: From Reorganizations to Returns to the Office.
Discover upcoming CPHR events here ➡️ eweb.cphrbc.ca/eweb/Dynamic...
Discover upcoming CPHR events here ➡️ eweb.cphrbc.ca/eweb/Dynamic...
A written employment agreement is one of the best ways to establish clarity and protect both employers and employees.
In our latest video, lawyer Glen Stratton explains the key benefits, including setting clear expectations and protecting company confidentiality.
Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/x3Gd7A5raO8
In our latest video, lawyer Glen Stratton explains the key benefits, including setting clear expectations and protecting company confidentiality.
Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/x3Gd7A5raO8
October 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A written employment agreement is one of the best ways to establish clarity and protect both employers and employees.
In our latest video, lawyer Glen Stratton explains the key benefits, including setting clear expectations and protecting company confidentiality.
Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/x3Gd7A5raO8
In our latest video, lawyer Glen Stratton explains the key benefits, including setting clear expectations and protecting company confidentiality.
Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/x3Gd7A5raO8
Ascent Employment Law was proud to support the North Okanagan Hospice Society’s "Dancing with the Vernon Stars" this past weekend – a lively fundraiser that helps provide quality end-of-life care and support for individuals and families across the North Okanagan.
Learn more: nohs.ca
Learn more: nohs.ca
October 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Ascent Employment Law was proud to support the North Okanagan Hospice Society’s "Dancing with the Vernon Stars" this past weekend – a lively fundraiser that helps provide quality end-of-life care and support for individuals and families across the North Okanagan.
Learn more: nohs.ca
Learn more: nohs.ca
Only a few weeks left to join our virtual training, From Policy to Practice: Legal + HR Tactics to Build Safer and More Effective Workplaces.
Learn how to meet legal obligations, address bullying & harassment and build effective workplace culture.
Register now: lnkd.in/gJhXN4_7
Learn how to meet legal obligations, address bullying & harassment and build effective workplace culture.
Register now: lnkd.in/gJhXN4_7
October 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Only a few weeks left to join our virtual training, From Policy to Practice: Legal + HR Tactics to Build Safer and More Effective Workplaces.
Learn how to meet legal obligations, address bullying & harassment and build effective workplace culture.
Register now: lnkd.in/gJhXN4_7
Learn how to meet legal obligations, address bullying & harassment and build effective workplace culture.
Register now: lnkd.in/gJhXN4_7