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The Top BC Employment Law Cases of 2022

January 23, 2023

Employment Law Blog by Jay Spiro As we kick off 2023, we pause to look back on some of the most important employment law cases from British Columbia in 2022. ...

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Time Theft, Newcomer Incentives, Protection for BC Workers, and 2023 Workplace Trends

January 13, 2023

Each quarter, Spraggs Law publishes a curated selection of articles about trending HR and employment-related topics. This quarter we focus on a recent time theft case that’s costing an employee,...

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Discrimination, Harassment and Misconduct in BC Workplaces 

November 28, 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 four local examples of...

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Your Questions About Resigning From a Job in BC, Answered

July 25, 2022

Note: This article does not contain legal advice about employment law. If you would like advice on your specific situation, please contact Spraggs Law. Today, the Spraggs Law team discusses...

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Who is Eligible for Overtime Pay in BC?

May 31, 2022

Today, the Spraggs Law team discusses what British Columbians should know about overtime pay eligibility. Who is eligible for overtime pay in BC, and what are its stipulations? We cover...

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Is Workplace Bullying a Human Rights Violation?

March 24, 2022

Note: This article does not contain legal advice about employment law. If you would like advice on your specific situation, please contact Spraggs Law. Today, the Spraggs Law team provides...

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Workplace Inequality, All-Encompassing Inflation and Local Holiday Light Displays

December 17, 2021

Each month Spraggs Law publishes Vancouver Legal News, a curated selection of articles about legal issues being discussed in the news. This month we start off with survey results pointing...

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Changes to Sick Leave Entitlements for Employees

December 16, 2021

Today, Vancouver lawyers Rachel Rabinovitch and Jessica Spraggs discuss recent changes to sick leave entitlements for employees in British Columbia. The government of British Columbia recently announced changes to sick...

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Local Issues Point at Vulnerabilities for Workers, Kids, and Tenants

March 15, 2021

Each month Spraggs Law publishes Vancouver Legal News, a curated selection of articles about legal issues being discussed in the news. This month we start off with a predicament that...

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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,...

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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...

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Tips on Navigating the End of Temporary Layoff Extensions

September 8, 2020

With the temporary layoff extensions expiring on August 30, there will probably be a lot of permanent terminations. What should employees keep in mind? How about employees? In March and...

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