October 30, 2023

For employers in British Columbia, it's essential to understand the implications of the Pay Transparency Act (the "Act"), which became law in May 2023, with several significant requirements coming into force...

October 24, 2023

One of the most important things learned from the recent case involving the City of Nanaimo and their former Chief Financial Officer is the critical importance (and value) of defining...

October 20, 2023

Each quarter, Spraggs Law publishes a curated selection of articles about trending HR and employment-related topics. This quarter, we focus on workplace equity and accessibility, followed by three (cautionary) and...

September 25, 2023

Disagreements aren’t always avoidable, and change is inevitable. If you share property ownership with someone, whether with a spouse, friend, common-law partner, business partner or beneficiary, it helps to know...

September 22, 2023

September is Disability Employment Month in BC, a time to celebrate workplace inclusivity and diversity and to acknowledge the vast contributions people with disabilities make. It's also an opportune time...

September 15, 2023

Each month, Spraggs Law publishes Vancouver Legal News, a curated selection of articles about legal issues discussed in the news. This month, we focus on discrimination a BC woman experienced...

August 31, 2023

Workplace harassment is not always blatant or overt; it can manifest in subtle ways that are equally damaging to the well-being of colleagues and employees. Identifying these covert forms of...

August 18, 2023

Each month, Spraggs Law publishes Vancouver Legal News, a curated selection of articles about legal issues discussed in the news. This month we focus on workplace harassment concerns and cases...

July 31, 2023

In today's complex and interconnected world, employees sometimes face ethical dilemmas that conflict with their job duties. This can be particularly challenging when acts of compassion conflict with company protocols...

July 17, 2023

Each quarter, Spraggs Law publishes a curated selection of articles about trending HR and employment-related topics. This quarter we focus on family status protections in BC and examples of employers'...

July 10, 2023

On July 1st, families across Canada come together to commemorate the birth of our nation and reflect on the valuable rights and freedoms we cherish. These fundamental rights encompass the...

July 7, 2023

In British Columbia, an employer's duty to accommodate is a fundamental principle aimed at ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment for employees with disabilities, religious beliefs, family obligations, or other...