BCLMA | Human Resources Subsection | Activity https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/ Activity feed for the group, Human Resources Subsection. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:30:41 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 9457e3a9e4a24b5ad0a4ee3ca4706408 Kin Li joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33680/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:18:27 -0700 0 3cff7c7eba37c6d3b8539636f2ab5dc4 Christine Edelmann replied to the topic Bereavement Leave Eligibility & Policies in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/bereavement-leave-eligibility-policies/#post-77019 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:48:30 -0700 We also do 3 days for local, 5 days when additional time is needed to travel.
For those included, we have any person the Employee considers a member of their family.

]]> 6564d808cd75e0a37d341333af8c1fd1 Cadence Konopaki replied to the topic Bereavement Leave Eligibility & Policies in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/bereavement-leave-eligibility-policies/#post-77016 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:24:09 -0700 Ours is similar to Leslie’s comment with the addition that it’s 3 days for local, 5 days for out of province.

]]> 4a6262becb72015b807b61a61be8fb50 Nicole Cristello Hearty replied to the topic Bereavement Leave Eligibility & Policies in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/bereavement-leave-eligibility-policies/#post-77015 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:11:15 -0700 We allow all full-time and part-time employees 5 days of leave with pay for a death of a family member or close loved one. We give the days for each leave, not per year. We also give 1 day of bereavement leave for the death of a pet.

]]> 8e03ec2f8deed113b4e92eb8c2fd584b Leslie Green replied to the topic Bereavement Leave Eligibility & Policies in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/bereavement-leave-eligibility-policies/#post-77014 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:03:48 -0700 All full-time employees are entitled to 3 days of paid bereavement leave for spouse/partners, sibling child, parent, grandparent, father & mother in-law, stepchild, stepfather, stepmother.

Employees may use personal days, vacation or unpaid time off for more extended family members, or for additional time off. Unpaid leave under ESA is also…Read more

]]> ccec7892edac137cf390677fa30ba08c Tahmineh Mohammadi started the topic Bereavement Leave Eligibility & Policies in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/bereavement-leave-eligibility-policies/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:03:40 -0700 Hi everyone,

I’m interested in learning how other firms approach bereavement leave.

Who is eligible for paid bereavement leave at your firm? Specifically, which family relationships are included (e.g., spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, in-laws, etc.)? Do you also provide leave for the loss of…Read more

]]> 9cb32a0e86d7c876e22b9f84eb813e42 Rubyna Jinnah replied to the topic Staff Compensation Survey Changes in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/staff-compensation-survey-changes/#post-76984 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:55:21 -0700 This is great, thank you Leslie!

]]> 1f45a57634e92cb1f7399e150aa529ef Marie Haughian replied to the topic Staff Compensation Survey Changes in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/staff-compensation-survey-changes/#post-76944 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:53:47 -0700 Thanks so much, Leslie. That is very helpful to know!

]]> 96b9cc340f926be2ff1a8b226f2b46b0 Leslie Green started the topic Staff Compensation Survey Changes in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/staff-compensation-survey-changes/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:41:38 -0700 For those who may have missed the notice in the summer issue of TOPICS, the BCLMA is expanding access to the Administrative Salary Survey that will be performed later in the fall. Since all firms will now be able to participate in that survey, we are moving the Firm Administrator and Accounting Manager categories from the Staff Compensation…Read more

]]> b92e3fdd04071a3a5423a7e7ead5fa05 Michelle Yang replied to the topic Mental Health Care Spending Account in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-care-spending-account/#post-76931 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:36:12 -0700 At my previous firm, mid size, we had a HSA included in your benefits plan for ease of access.. for example: if you go to an RMT for $150 and our medical plan covers $120 of that visit, and you paid $30 out of pocket… you can submit it to the HSA to be reimbursed the $30. It’s $750 per year. the downside is that it is approved by the benefits…Read more

]]> 1efc507e87b7c72ba93483a3e99261cb Michelle Yang joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33653/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:16:10 -0700 0 9ef378c3ffcbb0622b6f4dde2424110e Melissa Nichol replied to the topic Mental Health Care Spending Account in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-care-spending-account/#post-76919 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:21:33 -0700 We provide $1500 under our extended health specifically for mental health practitioners plus the additional money they can use should they designate money into their HCSA (they have a choice between HCSA and a lifestyle spending account).

One suggestion that’s a bit different than what you’re asking: if employees are using their entire EAP…Read more

]]> f49ec2a0bbe81cafcc4066cb88bd9cdb Cindy Hildebrandt replied to the topic Mental Health Care Spending Account in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-care-spending-account/#post-76912 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:08:51 -0700 We have all those offerings and increased our benefit allowance to $1500 for all for mental health practitioners, as we saw an uptick in mental unwellness during COVID. We are not looking at decreasing this benefit.

]]> aecf01ef32922603c60854a1d58e49c9 Cadence Konopaki replied to the topic Mental Health Care Spending Account in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-care-spending-account/#post-76911 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:07:04 -0700 We do not have a separate spending account for this but our general HCSA covers additional mental health costs.
Also, at our last benefit renewal we doubled our mental health coverage amount compared to other paramedical services.

]]> 1dda237450cfce2117fbfb3d60d7ef1f Aninder Sandhu replied to the topic Mental Health Care Spending Account in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-care-spending-account/#post-76910 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:27 -0700 Our firm offers an extra $2000 for lawyers for a health account which is used for mental health services.

]]> 00d05b06807ae67849225e5b3df603de Heather Walker started the topic Mental Health Care Spending Account in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-care-spending-account/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:22:13 -0700 Hello,

I am interested to know how many firms are providing a separate Mental Health Care Spending Account in addition to Extended Benefits and EAP services? if you are providing this, are you using a separate company or is this provided by your benefits provider?

Our extended benefits have some Psychologist coverage and we provide a HCSA for…Read more

]]> 4173e58c3845cd815664061925429fff Karen Vandervoort replied to the topic Short-term Medical Leave in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/short-term-medical-leave/#post-76886 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:28:35 -0700 We don’t have a STD plan. We would allow staff to use all sick time/banked OT for a short-term absence and would discuss use of vacation time or time off without pay if needed – We do not normally provide a top up. If they are going to be away longer than a few weeks, I will issue an ROE so they can apply for EI sickness benefits. Each…Read more

]]> 4efca0f9b1153df83f9ae5229c318cb4 Leslie Green replied to the topic Short-term Medical Leave in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/short-term-medical-leave/#post-76883 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:33:35 -0700 For short-term absences I agree with Ruby. Staff can use a combination of sick, vacation and unpaid time off. I will issue an ROE is they exceed the benefits available or request one.

At previous firms I have registered for sick leave top-up for EI. Note that, unlike mat. leave top-up, you have to register for this program, and it has to…Read more

]]> 2d426a315641bb08df7ed3da622b0bde Zarah Hofer replied to the topic Short-term Medical Leave in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/short-term-medical-leave/#post-76882 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:29:57 -0700 Hi Lisa,
Before we had a STD plan, and also as part of our current plan, we signed up for a SUB plan with the government. It ensures that you can top up any EI benefits based on what you want to top up, similar to a parental leave, but for sick benefits. You do have to submit a short application form, but I think it’s worth doing to support…Read more

]]> 187a69a64cb1a3b0aa5b56ecde2c57ab Rubyna Jinnah replied to the topic Short-term Medical Leave in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/short-term-medical-leave/#post-76881 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:26:06 -0700 In situations where STD isn’t part of the benefits package, one approach is to issue an ROE for medical reasons so the employee can access EI sickness benefits.
Beyond that, whether to top up EI or continue salary during the absence tends to be a firm-specific decision based on budget, culture, and risk tolerance. Some organizations also require a…Read more

]]> 29bd6c3e0587f3409c59891e3651251c Lisa Andersen started the topic Short-term Medical Leave in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/short-term-medical-leave/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:21:25 -0700 For firms that do not offer short-term disability benefits as part of their benefits package, how do you handle short-term medical leave for staff (2-3 weeks for a required surgery)? Do you require that the employee use vacation and sick days? Is it unpaid after that? Do you top up EI sickness benefits? Or are you essentially self-insuring…Read more

]]> 04cbdc1a38c2f856841442acf69450cd Maria Howell replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76869 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:17:30 -0700 We will be closed on December 28, in lieu of Boxing Day.

]]> 51a4d24f7776b4f4ba31780aa71af4fa Linda Lam joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33621/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:39:03 -0700 0 6943520223f733f8ddf4222b03062af0 Trisha Reid replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76866 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:23:17 -0700 We also treat Boxing Day as a stat so we will close Monday in lieu.

]]> 423169e300dd1f0f03dab6ac401c95eb Arishma Sharma replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76865 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:39:44 -0700 We will be closed on Monday, December 28, in lieu of Boxing Day.

]]> 964c4c24017e23117d5dbfd74a9ec327 Karen Vandervoort replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76864 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:20 -0700 We will be closed for boxing day, so likely the Monday in lieu.

]]> e4cc4acaba5ddd4ed0e28eaec68c1d6d Aida Holmes replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76863 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:13 -0700 We also treat Boxing Day as a stat and we will be closing the office on Monday, December 28 in lieu of Boxing Day falling on Saturday, December 26.

]]> 2a5bc4c603a0a0464b676234aff786a8 Rubyna Jinnah replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76862 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:59:34 -0700 We treat Boxing Day as a stat, and therefore we are closed on Monday, December 28, in lieu of Saturday, December 26. Hope this helps.

]]> 859db573202af9e7c007bf17c522acbd Pavan Gill replied to the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/#post-76861 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:58:59 -0700 Hi Candence,

At LK we recognize Boxing Day as a Stat. We will be closed on Monday December 28th.

]]> 6d2dc98de257bffe6be1e01091b1a206 Cadence Konopaki started the topic Boxing Day 2026 in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/boxing-day-2026/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:55:55 -0700 Maybe a bit early to discuss this but we’ve started to look at it since vacation requests are coming in. Boxing Day is on a Saturday this year. Technically, as it’s not a stat, it doesn’t have to be carried over to Monday Dec 28th. However, we normally follow the court calendar (such as closing for Good Friday and Easter Monday), and they are…Read more

]]> 422e0ad36d871cbf3d3438a0c21f3ee8 Marcela Zeballos joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33601/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:42:51 -0700 0 19b6182deca258d601ea7b6e123d917f Kris Kohler joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33593/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:05:25 -0700 0 0cbedbe0ab0f444535ed3b71d5511b73 Jonathan Ho replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76836 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:15:00 -0700 Hi Leslie,

Thanks for the additional information. Good to know about the timing of these surveys and results.

Greatly appreciated.

]]> bcc12a729bfcc04bce3fbf015530501a Jonathan Ho replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76833 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:10:46 -0700 Hi Cindy,

Thanks for the information, we’ll look into those options as well to see if we can participate in them going forward.

]]> b007bbe78073740f7017bdb4bb7cf7de Jonathan Ho replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76832 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:09:13 -0700 Hi Christine, I’ll take a look at the CPA survey as well for a comparison overall.

Thank you.

]]> b3f7ebf955555baa74d5184e0d375cbe Jonathan Ho replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76831 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:51:34 -0700 Hi Zarah, greatly appreciate the feedback on what you are using and the combination of resources to get a supported range. I didn’t see a Finance Manager/Controller, Director of Accounting/Finance and CFO from BCLMA’s survey? There seems to be another part of the survey that we need to get access to or pay for? Robert Half’s (Legal field)…Read more

]]> 808665c1d26dfc7f25d53461665f0d93 Christine Edelmann replied to the topic Mental Health First Aid Training in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-first-aid-training/#post-76830 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:53:47 -0700 I posted a reply that didn’t seem to go through, so apologies is this suddenly appears twice.
I did my training here, and found it helpful:

Home

]]> b79e24e7936ae5f749ef8cc09a15f7de Karen Vandervoort replied to the topic Mental Health First Aid Training in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-first-aid-training/#post-76828 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:49:39 -0700 No but I’m interested in learning more!

]]> f1feece610230c5217c99d43cbc72b7e Hannah Larsen started the topic Mental Health First Aid Training in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/mental-health-first-aid-training/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:35:20 -0700 Hello,

Curious if anyone has done Mental Health First Aid Training for Managers/Leadership through CMHA, St Johns Ambulance, or Opening Minds (The Working Mind program).

If so, I’d appreciate any feedback on your experience with these programs, and whether you would recommend them.

Thanks!
Hannah

]]> 110de6ef3c853dfc21ca3091ff01553f Cadence Konopaki replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76792 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:11:38 -0700 We have reduced the hours for our reception team to 9-5 throughout the FIFA period, and to 9-430pm on game days.

For everyone else, things stay the same except during game days where everyone is encourage to WFH except for reception and 2 LAAs/Paralegals.

]]> 1f51353b7b68c29272bc0916cfa1269e Leslie Green replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76787 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:29:45 -0700 The BCLMA Admin Salary survey covers all of the management and director level positions in a law firm. It was previously only available to firms with 30+ lawyers, but will, as of this year, be available to any firm that wishes to participate… even if they only a a couple of positions that are relevant. Unfortunately, that survey is done in…Read more

]]> 0ac6525f06d69ea4931ec9275afc23a4 Cindy Hildebrandt replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76786 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:53:26 -0700 There is the BCLMA Staff (Business Solutions) survey and the BCLMA Admin Survey with all management and admin roles, that WCBC puts together for BCLMA. The latter is what I use but you may have to participate to obtain it. I supplement that with a call to one of the legal agencies I deal with.

]]> 8ddd396ea0a43da4f9f0ecf3d0ea282f Christine Drag replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76784 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:39:54 -0700 Zarah makes some great points. I would also suggest reviewing the CPA’s salary survey results.

]]> 5307ed20e5cead4d6771381273b45556 Zarah Hofer replied to the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/#post-76783 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:30:56 -0700 Hi Jonathan,
We struggle with this as well as our firm has grown. It’s a tricky role because it doesn’t necessarily compare to a large corporate CFO or Controller. We have used a combination of roles to come up with our band. From BCLMA we used Finance Manager/Controller, Director of Accounting/Finance and CFO. We also used CFO from WCBC. It’s…Read more

]]> d9bdf3bbb3a0f417ae32358a5291eb6e Jonathan Ho started the topic Compensation Market Data for Finance/Accounting Management in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/compensation-market-data-for-finance-accounting-management/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:12:08 -0700 I’m wondering what firms in Vancouver are using for salary market data for their compensation for CFO’s, Director’s of Finance, and/or Controller’s in the legal industry? The BCLMA salary data doesn’t include these specific roles or information. Alternatively, are your firms using Robert Half Salary guides for the legal field for these Finance roles?

]]> e586b6f50ea6265514fc1032ee36ca47 Karen Vandervoort replied to the topic Vacation Pay in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/vacation-pay/#post-76745 Fri, 29 May 2026 22:00:40 -0700 Thank you Leslie.

]]> 7e7b5933c7d605d30e6892ce5b60794b Cindy Hildebrandt replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76729 Thu, 28 May 2026 23:42:30 -0700 We have encouraged teams to work from home where possible, with essential staff and other staff and lawyers on site, on game days, to ensure business is as usual. We will have some fun around the office for those that are IN. They are expecting 350,000 people to descend upon Vancouver.

]]> 56f88127f6920a29fb8446c60148b384 Taylor Critchley replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76726 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:49:53 -0700 We recommended to our staff to work from home on June 18, June 24, and July 7 (dates FIFA games will take place at BC Place during working hours).

]]> 7dadd9438fb469a109312a226ce9b49f Aninder Sandhu replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76725 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:44:57 -0700 Hello. We are currently on a hybrid schedule. IF people who are coming into the downtown area and will be effected, we have asked them to switch their work from home day, or they are taking another work from day.

We have staff that live close who have offered to come in so others can work from home.

]]> 3aeee59aced7e1b0d8e9f27109a4c445 Christine Drag replied to the topic FIFA Games in Vancouver in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/fifa-games-in-vancouver/#post-76724 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:42:15 -0700 Thanks for starting this thread, Natalie! While I don’t yet have an answer… I would also like to know what firms will be doing.

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