In British Columbia, employment law is dictated by the Employment Standards Act (ESA). It outlines, among other employment guidelines, the rules for properly dismissing an employee in good standing, which it calls “without cause” dismissal.…
Short-term disability plans are available to many workers in British Columbia through their employers, with the province mandating minimum coverage requirements for all plans. Short-term disability is an intended financial safety net for employees experiencing…
Dog bite evidence can come from many sources, including eyewitness testimony and pictures of your injuries as well as the dog’s prior history of aggression. This evidence is necessary to prove liability for dog attacks.…
Executors of a will or trust have a legal and ethical duty to act in the best interest of the estate and the will’s beneficiaries. When an executor violates their obligations to the deceased, the…
Medical malpractice occurs when a clinical medical practitioner, usually a physician, commits an act of medical negligence that results in patient harm. Victims of medical malpractice and their families may feel lost in the wake…
Premise liability refers to the responsibility of property owners to keep premises safe for visitors in accordance with BC’s Occupiers’ Liability Act (OLA). When someone legally enters a property, the risks to their health and…
While the vast majority of dogs make good companions, some dogs are aggressive or fearful enough to bite. When a dog bites a person, it can be painful, traumatizing, and sometimes, even debilitating. Residents and…
If you have a vested interest in a will, it’s important to know if that will is valid and whether or not you have the grounds to challenge its validity. Contesting a will in BC…
Millions of Canadians struggle living with a disability impacting their ability to work and function in daily life. Whether you have a physical condition or ailment caused by an injury, or an “invisible illness” such…
Victims of medical malpractice in British Columbia can pursue compensation for the harm done to them by negligent medical providers, with the right evidence. Even when medical errors committed during the course of treatment seem…