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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Note: This article does not contain legal advice. If you would like advice on your specific situation, please contact Spraggs Law. As well, as schools across the province are spending...
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Note: This article does not contain legal advice about wills variation claims. If you would like advice on your specific situation, please contact Spraggs Law. Today estate lawyer Cody Wagner...
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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”). A limitation period is the...
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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 units in some situations. Our...
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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 purposes of clarity around terms...
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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 of a tenancy, the landlord...
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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 sue for wrongful dismissal through...
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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 employer may terminate the employment...
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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. Changes to B.C.’s Residential Tenancy...
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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 workers compensation claim or a...
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Mistakes and negligence on highways and roads can lead to unsafe driving conditions for motorists in British Columbia. Sometimes it is a government, municipality or employee that is liable for...
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