Harassment Archives - Spraggs Law

Stopping Sick Notes, Frustrated Employment Contracts, Risky Quitting and More

April 18, 2024

Each quarter, Spraggs Law publishes a curated selection of articles about trending HR and employment-related topics. This quarter, we include a rundown of example harassment cases and outcomes from The...

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...

The Ongoing Issue of Inappropriate Workplace Behaviour and Overt Harassment

February 26, 2024

In Canada, sexual harassment, inappropriate workplace behaviour and gender discrimination are pressing issues that not only affect the dignity and mental well-being of individuals but also reflect negatively on our...

Appalling Harassment Stories, Wrongful Dismissals and More in BC

February 16, 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 covering two appalling harassment stories in BC,...

Top Secret Trouble, a Failed Apology, an Estate Family Feud and More

December 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're covering companies falling short on Pay Transparency,...

A Win for Gig Workers, Pay Transparency, Workplace Violence and Local Harassment Cases

November 17, 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 new pay regulations for gig...

The Importance of Defining and Enforcing Company Policies in British Columbia

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...

Unveiling Subtle Forms of Workplace Harassment: Recognizing the Unseen Challenges

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...

Harassment and Personal Injury Concerns in BC

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...

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....

The Potential Chilling Effect the New Evidence Amendment Act May Have on #MeToo

December 5, 2020

Vancouver lawyer David O’Neill discusses potential fallout from the new Evidence Amendment Act, including challenges faced by people coming forward with #MeToo stories. At Spraggs Law, David’s practice includes personal injury,...

An Overview of Abuse and Harassment in Sports

October 31, 2020

According to a 2019 survey by AthletesCAN, the association of Canada’s national team athletes, approximately one in five Canadian athletes report experiencing abuse. Harassment and abuse are not uncommon in...