Posts by Emma Powell
A Double-Edged Sword: New Employee Protections Create Uncertainty for Delivery Workers
Written by: Rebecca Langille and Jocelyn Bell In a sweeping move that has sparked both praise and concern, British Columbia introduced new regulations for app-based gig workers—specifically those in rideshare and delivery services—which came into effect September 3, 2024. These changes are designed to provide minimum wage entitlements and workplace protections, but they also raise…
Read MoreJulie Abouchar and Carl McKay join new MT+Co. Toronto office.
United States’ FTC Ban on Non-Competes Found Unenforceable
On April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) in the United States passed a nationwide ban on non-competes in workplaces for jobs and industries that the FTC regulates (the “Non-Compete Ban”). The ban aimed to curb the exploitation of vulnerable workers and increase the lateral mobility of workers. For more information about the Non-Compete…
Read More16 Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers 2025
At the heart of our successes are our incredible clients and the work we do with them. It drives us forward to continue to grow and excel in our practices. We are excited to announce that eight lawyers are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers. Further, we are excited to announce that eight…
Read MoreKeeping Up with Non-Competes: The State of Non-Competition Clauses in BC
Disclaimer: Effective September 4, 2024, the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban was found to be unenforceable. For more information, see the United States’ FTC Ban on Non-competes Found Unenforceable. Non-Competition Clauses A non-competition clause (or “non-compete”) is a provision, often found in employment contracts, that restricts an employee from engaging in competitive activities against their former employer…
Read MoreCourt of Appeal Rules Waste Rock and Tailings From Historic Mine Belong to Mine Operator
Erin Reimer and Özge Yazar, lawyers in MT+Co.’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, recently represented the Tahltan Central Government as an intervenor in the British Columbia Court of Appeal. The matter before the Court was a second-level appeal of a decision of the Chief Gold Commissioner (“CGC”) regarding property rights to approximately 1.75 million tonnes…
Read MoreSetting the Standard: Recent Case Offers Guidance for Workplace Investigations
More often than not, we see civil court cases and human rights tribunal decisions that highlight poorly conducted workplace investigations and essentially offer a checklist of what employers should not do. However, in the recent case of Salanguit v. Parq Vancouver and another, 2024 BCHRT 119[i] (“Parq”), the BC Human Rights Tribunal (“Tribunal”) has provided…
Read MoreProud Announcement – Three MT+Co. Lawyers Recognized as Benchmark Litigation Stars 2024
Join us in celebrating Joelle Walker, Merle Alexander, KC, and Myles Brown for their well-deserved recognition as 2024 Benchmark Litigation Stars and MT + Co’s Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group’s recognition as a Benchmark Recommended Firm for 2024. Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation. Since its inception, Benchmark has grown…
Read MoreFull Transparency: Answering Questions From Employers and Employees About BC’s Pay Transparency Act
The recent enactment of British Columbia’s Pay Transparency Act (the “Act”) has piqued widespread interest from both employers and employees throughout British Columbia. The Act, which took effect on May 11, 2023, endeavors to address the documented gender-wage gap in B.C. by imposing certain restrictions and obligations on BC employers. Under the Act, employers are…
Read MoreProud Announcement – 5 MT+Co. Lawyers ranked in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory!
Join us in celebrating Merle Alexander KC, Tamara Napoleon, and Rob Miller in the category of Indigenous Law and Jim Titerle in the category of Environmental Law. We are excited to announce that Tyson Lamarsh is ranked as a Leading Lawyer To Watch, a well-deserved accomplishment! Read more on Lexpert’s website.
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