Employment Law, Workplace Law
WorkSafeBC: the Duty to Maintain Employment
An employer now has a duty to maintain employment of an injured employee. Employers have always had a duty to...… Keep Reading
An employer now has a duty to maintain employment of an injured employee. Employers have always had a duty to...… Keep Reading
Crafting effective hiring strategies is paramount for businesses aiming to recruit top talent, foster a productive workforce, and prevent litigation...… Keep Reading
What is Conditional Gifting? When creating an estate plan, one of the Will-maker’s most significant decisions is choosing who receives...… Keep Reading
Over the past few years, B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has seen a drastic spike in claims of discrimination. The tribunal...… Keep Reading
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Does your business use marketing materials with photos of current or previous employees? If yes, you should ensure you have...… Keep Reading
With interest rates improving many people are considering getting back into the real estate market. Recently, the Government of British...… Keep Reading
Join our Workplace Law team at March 28 at noon, for a legal update webinar designed to keep you informed...… Keep Reading
Increasingly people are using vehicles such as RRSPs and RRIFs for retirement purposes. One significant advantage of these assets is...… Keep Reading
How Outside Evidence Might be Used to Interpret a Will Wills are complex, and properly interpreting the wishes of a...… Keep Reading
Local Government’s Powers Regarding Homeless Encampments The BC Supreme Court recently issued a decision that impacts local governments’ ability to...… Keep Reading
Introduction BC Courts have previously confirmed that a property owner cannot be held liable in negligence for injuries sustained by...… Keep Reading
Canada Labour Code Changes May Affect Your Employment Contracts Federally regulated employers should pay attention to the new amendments to...… Keep Reading
Contentious mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies, introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (primarily in fall 2021), have now been around...… Keep Reading
Our Partners are pleased to welcome Devin Buchanan* to our firm’s Partnership, effective January 1, 2024. After completing his Bachelor...… Keep Reading
Introduction Fulton recently acted for the Regional District of North Okanagan (“RDNO”) in litigation concerning a dispute involving public lands...… Keep Reading
In today’s dynamic work environments, conflicts happen all the time. Disputes can simmer quietly, but if left unattended, they can...… Keep Reading
Introduction On October 16, 2023, the Province announced new legislation regarding short-term rentals: The Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. This Act...… Keep Reading
Introduction On October 4, 2023, the Province announced new emergency management legislation: the Emergency and Disaster Management Act. On November...… Keep Reading
Employers are legally required to have policies in place to respond to complaints of harassment and workplace violence – including...… Keep Reading
As a business owner, maintaining a fair and harmonious work environment is crucial. When it comes to investigating workplace issues,...… Keep Reading
Join our Workplace Law team at November 23 at noon, for a legal update webinar designed to keep you informed...… Keep Reading
NOTE: On Nov 23/23, join our team for a noon webinar on this topic. Register HERE. On May 11, 2023,...… Keep Reading
We’re proud to share that partner, Leah Card, has been selected by her peers for inclusion in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴...… Keep Reading
A Specific Type of Elder Abuse In a past article [here], we discussed the need for advisors to be wary...… Keep Reading
The Prevalence of Elder Abuse is Rising – Be Aware As our population ages, elder abuse issues are becoming more...… Keep Reading
We’re excited to officially announce both a new #TRULaw award, AND the first recipient – The $5,000 Future Indigenous Lawyers...… Keep Reading
Your pension not only provides you with post-retirement income, but it also provides financial security for your loved ones after...… Keep Reading
Why you should consider the benefits of charitable giving in your Will. Charitable giving is a great way to make a positive...… Keep Reading
The Best Times to Update or Create a Will Creating a Will is a vital responsibility for any adult and...… Keep Reading