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The Employment Standards Act provides basic conditions of employment for workers under provincial jurisdiction throughout British Columbia. Although most of these standards are fairly clear, one area of frequent confusion
A recent BC case held parents liable for damages of over $48,000 caused to school property by their child. This case highlights the sometime harsh effects of s.10 of the
“My Friend told me that she has a Will that doesn’t need Probate. Can I get one of those please?” Ahhhhh the Will that doesn’t need Probate! Wouldn’t that be
Canadian police services reported 505 homicides in 2013, 38 fewer than the previous year. The homicide rate fell 8% from 2012 to 1.44 victims per 100,000 population. This marks the
Jian Ghomeshi is just one example of an employee who regrets taking action against his employer. A recent case in BC involved a project manager who was terminated without just