a little whine on wine

Right then.  This post has nothing to do with the technology industry other than to (a) demonstrate the ludicrous nature of taxation in British Columbia; and/or (b) confirm that people in the technology industry are passionate about their beverages.
Those who have worked with me know that I like to enjoy the occasional glass of wine.  [...]

can I be paid my accrued vacation?

A regular reader enjoyed our post on vacation entitlement but laughed at the idea of actually being able to take 2-3 solid weeks of vacation.  He personally has accrued some 10 weeks vacation and during these recessionary times he is wondering if he could actually be paid the cash (instead of taking the vacation days).  [...]

BC severance entitlement?

I was just recently asked what was the statutory requirement for severance in British Columbia.  Yes, I agree, it is a strange time of year to be thinking about this but with the recession in full swing and companies considering layoffs it is what it is.
Fortunately, the Government of BC puts out a great [...]

how to incorporate in BC?

There must be something in the air here in Vancouver, BC.  The change of seasons, or what I do not know, has inspired three separate individuals to approach me in the last week because they are starting a new venture.  Yeah!  But the first question has been consistent:
Where should I start to make my company [...]