Navigating the Legal Landscape

Immigration sponsorship

Mar 28, 2014 / 5:00 am

Family sponsorship continues to be one of the most popular avenues for immigration to Canada, with approximately 65,000 people obtaining permanent residency...

Did she just quit?

Mar 14, 2014 / 5:00 am

Usually, an employee's resignation is clear. It can be as simple as "I’m staying home to take care of my family," or "my spouse has...

Employment termination: what do I do?

Dec 6, 2013 / 5:00 am

As an employment lawyer, I have heard many heart breaking stories of people who have been “downsized”, “outsourced” or simply...

Did he just quit?

Nov 22, 2013 / 5:00 am

Usually, an employee's resignation is clear. It can be as simple as, "I've decided to stay home to take care of my family," or even "this...

Workplace bullying and harassment

Sep 27, 2013 / 5:00 am

Victims of workplace harassment and bullying often feel they have no recourse. These individuals can be the victims of intimidation, hurtful rumours or...

Your boss did what?

Sep 6, 2013 / 5:00 am

At the base of many employment law issues is the underlying contract between the employee and their employer. Although sometimes written, this contract is often...

Common questions on overtime

Aug 9, 2013 / 5:00 am

The Employment Standards Act provides basic standards of compensation and conditions of employment for workers throughout British Columbia. Although most of the...

Fired? Factors and your severence

Jul 12, 2013 / 5:00 am

In Canada, an employer can terminate non-unionized employees at any time, and for almost any reason. When doing so, however, it must normally provide...