Claire Wanhella is an associate in the McMillan’s Employment & Labour Group, with a growing practice in Vancouver. She assists employers in multiple aspects of labour and employment law, including employment standards compliance, workplace issues relating to hiring and terminations, and developing workplace policies.
Claire regularly assists vendors and purchasers with the employment and labour aspects of corporate transactions, advising on employment-related liabilities, collective bargaining issues, and executive compensation.
Claire holds a JD from University of Victoria Faculty of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of British Columbia.
The BC Government introduced Bill 11, proposing amendments to the Employment Standards Act addressing requirements for sick notes in the workplace.
The BC Court of Appeal clarifies test to determine whether two companies are a common employer for the purpose of liability for employment obligations.
In a recent British Columbia decision, an asset purchaser was held liable for the pre-closing employment-related liabilities of the vendor.
This program will provide an overview and discuss trending topics within the employment lifecycle and provide cross-country case law and legislative updates.
A recent BCCRT decision sheds light on what does (and does not) constitute constructive dismissal when an employee’s duties are subject to change.
The BC Pay Transparency Regulation, updated as of July 2, 2024, sets out clear guidelines for employers to follow when preparing pay transparency reports.
BCCA decisions revive support for Canadian data breach class actions after the viability of such proceedings was stifled by a trio of decisions from the ONCA.
Employers should ensure all terms of the employment contract are included in the initial offer to prevent an accidental contract with missing terms.
A recent BCSC decision provides an example of a remedy that a public body may seek if personal information in their custody is obtained without authorization.
The BCHRT provides guidance for employers faced with unreasonable requests to accommodate employees that would force the employers to experience undue hardship.
In a recent decision, the BCCA provides the clarity sought by employers and employees alike for what is needed for an enforceable termination provision.
This bulletin discuss new employer obligations proposed in Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024.
On April 30, 2024, Canada’s temporary waiver allowing international students to exceed 20 hours of work per week expired.
CIPO and the TCS announced a collaboration on promoting the awareness and use of intellectual property among Canadian SMEs, academia, and innovators.
As if November 1, 2023, employers will be required to disclose the expected salary or wage in all publicly advertised job listings.
Hotel faces employees' class action over employment benefit changes.
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