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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Does accepting a job offer via email result in a binding employment agreement?

Does accepting a job offer via email result in a binding employment agreement?

BC Supreme Court looks: worker says subsequent contract sent not enforceable

Ex-VP keeps business documents of former employer, starts new company

Ex-VP keeps business documents of former employer, starts new company

Is it a breach of confidence and fiduciary duties? Court examines worker’s 'loyalty'

'Harassed' worker challenges validity of signed release after dismissal

'Harassed' worker challenges validity of signed release after dismissal

Quality control technician claims PTSD after harassment affected decision-making ability

Long-term, 75-year-old employee cries wrongful dismissal

Long-term, 75-year-old employee cries wrongful dismissal

Ontario court looks at individual's status: employee, dependent contractor, independent contractor?

B.C. worker awarded overtime pay, performance bonus, vacation pay

B.C. worker awarded overtime pay, performance bonus, vacation pay

Poor records, unclear KPIs cost employer in dispute

Employer withdraws job offer: Worker claims damages for ‘emotional distress’

Employer withdraws job offer: Worker claims damages for ‘emotional distress’

There was 'no physically signed employment agreement,' argues company

'Economic dependency' leads to dependent contractor status in BC court

'Economic dependency' leads to dependent contractor status in BC court

Supreme Court also considers worker's 12-year stay, level of control

Company perks in question: Exec seeks entry bonus after failed probation

Company perks in question: Exec seeks entry bonus after failed probation

CFO demands salary continuance, other entitlements despite underperformance

B.C. Supreme Court denies worker's claim for severance pay

B.C. Supreme Court denies worker's claim for severance pay

Delivery driver had 'elect to work' contract with staffing company

Can a client’s directive dismiss a worker?

Can a client’s directive dismiss a worker?

Fights between co-workers lead to summary dismissal. Is it unfair?