The Member did not comply with an Order from the Director of Employment Standards of BC that required the Member to pay unpaid wages and accrued interest to a former employee, and administrative penalties to the Director of Employment Standards. The Member also did not provide the former employee with a Record of Employment as they were required to do.
The Investigation Committee determined the Member contravened the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct as follows:
201.1 - Maintenance of the good reputation of the profession
213 - Unlawful activity
The Committee recommended that a Statement of Complaint not be issued, on condition the Member accept a reprimand. In making its recommendation, the Committee took into account the personal circumstances affecting the Member’s conduct during the events described in this matter.