by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | May 7, 2023 | Blog
Congratulations, you have completed the process of starting your small business and now you are ready to hire your first employee. There are a lot of things to keep in mind when hiring your first employee. Even though the hiring process can be quite exciting,...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog
Business contracts are an important part of any small business. They serve as an agreement between two or more parties, whether it’s another business, a client or an employee. Contracts ensure each party understands what is required of them, with the goal of...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Feb 21, 2023 | Blog
Employee contracts are one of the most common and important documents a small business will use. Ensuring their accuracy is essential for effective operations, employee management and avoiding future disputes. What every employee contract should include ...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog
One of the biggest parts of small business operations is managing employees. There are a number of rules and regulations involving employees that are legally put in place by the BC Employment Standards Act (the “Act”). A large part of which affects the daily...
by dana@benchmarklaw.ca | Dec 12, 2022 | Blog
In March, BC’s provincial government announced legislative changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) in order to support workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and in the long term. If you’re a small business owner and employ staff, then you should...
