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By Kristina Kovacevic   The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. That’s when the armistice was signed in 1918: 11:00 AM on November 11, ending World War I. Over a century later, we still stop at exactly that moment. Not 11:05. Not “around lunch.” Exactly then.  There’s something about precision in

By: Katie Stargardter   Overtime pay in British Columbia continues to be one of the most misunderstood aspects of employment in British Columbia. Even well-intentioned employers can find themselves dealing with the Employment Standards Branch (ESB) because of assumptions, inconsistent practices, or casual interpretations of “flexibility.” Here are the most frequent overtime pay mistakes (and

By: Dessie Barton   Taking time away from work isn’t just a perk; it’s a legal right. In British Columbia, the Employment Standards Act (ESA) sets out specific rules about vacation pay and time off. Whether you’re an employer managing payroll or an employee planning your next getaway, it’s important to understand how vacation pay

By: Megan Jackson   For many organizations in BC, overtime has become the default solution to increased workloads and staffing shortages. While paying time-and-a-half is sometimes unavoidable, relying on overtime too heavily can come at a cost of burnout, disengagement, and higher payroll expenses. Excessive overtime doesn’t just affect budgets. It also impacts employee health,