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Understanding BC’s Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act (Bill 12): Implications for Business Owners in British Columbia

March 26, 2024

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 the province's efforts to hold...

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Four New Laws in BC, Local Harassment Stories and More

March 18, 2024

Each month, Spraggs Law publishes Vancouver Legal News, a curated selection of articles about legal issues discussed in the news. This month, we're outlining four new laws in BC, followed...

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Navigating Compliance: Integrating BC’s Pay Transparency Act into Corporate Culture

November 28, 2023

In a significant move to promote fair pay practices, British Columbia has introduced the Pay Transparency Act. This legislative advancement is a game-changer for employers, setting new standards for salary...

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The Pay Transparency Act: A Guide for Employers in British Columbia

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...

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The Partition of Property Act: What Every Property Co-Owner Needs to Know

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...

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Family Status Protections, Termination Clauses, Interesting Facts About Employment Laws and More

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'...

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Examples of BC Employers’ Duty to Accommodate Employees 

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...

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10 Interesting Tidbits About Canadian Employment Law

July 3, 2023

While having a common history and shared understanding, Canada comprises provinces and territories that have jurisdiction over their own separate employment law regimes. While the commonalities outweigh the differences, in...

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Safeguarding Privacy in the Age of Social Media: Legal Remedies and Emerging Protections

June 26, 2023

The breach of one's privacy has always been an important legal issue, but more so in the age of social media, where information can be disseminated instantaneously to the masses....

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The 4-Day Workweek: Potential Legal Ramifications 

May 31, 2023

If there's a leading employment trend shaping 2023, it's the 4-day workweek. As more businesses scramble to retain their top talent and compete for skilled workers, managing bigger workloads and...

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How and When to Remove an Executor From a Will

November 25, 2022

Today, the Spraggs Law team discusses what British Columbians should know about how and when to remove an executor from a will. For information on how and when to remove...

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Examples of Workplace Discrimination, Rent Increases and Renovictions in BC

August 15, 2022

Each month Spraggs Law publishes Vancouver Legal News, a curated selection of articles about legal issues being discussed in the news. This month we focus on local examples of workplace...

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