The Government of British Columbia’s introduction of the Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act, commonly known as Bill 12, marks a significant step towards…
Note: This article does not contain legal advice about sick leave entitlements. If you would like advice on your specific situation, please contact Spraggs Law.
Today Rachel Rabinovitch, a human resources consultant in Vancouver, discusses recent changes to sick leave entitlements for employees in British Columbia.
It’s back-to-school season in Vancouver. As schools across the province are spending August planning for a September start, be sure to check school websites (Coquitlam,…
Today estate lawyer Cody Wagner discusses challenging wills in BC. For an introductory discussion about wills and estates in BC, please see our previous blog…
In law, most legal matters have a limitation period attached to them as set out in the Limitation Act, SBC 2012 c 13 (the “Act”)….
In BC, while the tenant is entitled to reasonable privacy and exclusive use of his or her unit, landlords have rights to access residential rental…
The rights and duties of employers and employees arise both at common law and under statute. While it is advisable to provide notice for the…
Our aim is to help provide an understanding surrounding the rules addressing rent increases permitted under the Residential Tenancy Act (the “Act”). At the start…
Employers are required to use their judgement, free of bad faith, when terminating employment relationship. Employees who feel they have experienced dismissal without cause may…
The purpose of this is to help understand dismissal for cause, an action taken by the employer to end the employment relationship. In BC, an…
With respect to current changes to the Residential Tenancy Act (the “Act”), there have been five updates to the legislation, effective since May 17, 2018….
When you have been in an accident during the course of your duties at work, you may be eligible for two types of claims: a…
