Paulinet Tamaray

Paulinet Tamaray

Paulinet Angela S. Tamaray is a licensed lawyer and a senior legal writer for several Key Media publications, including Australasian Lawyer, and Human Resources Director.

She graduated with a degree in Sociology and a Juris Doctor degree. Her reporting and research cover all areas of law and legislative developments in North America and Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

She is also an occasional lecturer for postgraduate students, teaching legal medicine, ethics, social sciences and professional writing. Her free time is devoted to offering pro bono legal services to underserved communities.

She is deeply passionate about intersectional feminism, sustainable development, and social justice.

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Failure to recall: BC court rules in layoff case over ambiguous retirement

Failure to recall: BC court rules in layoff case over ambiguous retirement

Employer failed to recall long-term worker based on misunderstood phone conversation

Senior manager challenges broad termination clause after nine months on the job

Senior manager challenges broad termination clause after nine months on the job

Manager argues employment contract violates standards after receiving minimal severance

VP of sales sues employer over commission policy changes without written consent

VP of sales sues employer over commission policy changes without written consent

Executive argues she never agreed to new payment policy, seeks $61,000 in unpaid commissions after resignation

Conflict of interest: Manager fired for vendor incentives faces court battle over policy breach

Conflict of interest: Manager fired for vendor incentives faces court battle over policy breach

Case tests limits of anti-bribery policies when appearance trumps actual benefits

B.C. worker fired same day he called in sick over workplace injuries

B.C. worker fired same day he called in sick over workplace injuries

Suspicious timing sparks questions about disability discrimination in the workplace

Pressured into agreeing to a retirement date? Employee cries wrongful termination

Pressured into agreeing to a retirement date? Employee cries wrongful termination

Nearly 40 years of service ends in court battle over voluntary retirement versus dismissal

Demotion and pay cut after maternity leave? Executive claims constructive dismissal

Demotion and pay cut after maternity leave? Executive claims constructive dismissal

Exec cries forced resignation through demoted position and $90,000 salary reduction

Employment contract ambiguity leads to costly surprise for business owner

Employment contract ambiguity leads to costly surprise for business owner

Worker claims termination clause violated rights, seeks substantial compensation increase

Ontario worker challenges temporary layoff provision in employment contract dispute

Ontario worker challenges temporary layoff provision in employment contract dispute

Court examines whether invalid termination clauses made entire contract section unenforceable

Employer liability questioned after volunteer's sexual abuse of minor

Employer liability questioned after volunteer's sexual abuse of minor

Victim's counsel argues workplace arrangements enabled abuse. Court examines limits of employer's vicarious liability