The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting effects on workplaces in BC is an ongoing and evolving situation. With changes to regulations happening daily, it is important for both employers and employees to pay attention to local, provincial, and federal government announcements. These announcements can impact your available options. These are a few FAQs that may provide … Read post
The Canadian government has recently announced a new benefit to include students who may not have been eligible for the previous Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), or Employment Insurance (EI). The ultimate goal is to provide secondary, post-secondary, and recent post-secondary graduates with financial support through the months of May to August 2020. Who can … Read post
On April 3, 2020, the BC government issued a Ministerial Order designating essential services in British Columbia. In doing so, the government ordered non-essential services to cease operating. Designated essential service providers cannot be held liable for damages caused by exposure to COVID-19 while a state of emergency is in place. Such providers are protected … Read post
In Canada, children have a legal right to child support. This means that parents or guardians are required to financially support their children, even in circumstances where one parent or guardian does not see or take care of the children. If you and your partner are going through a separation or divorce and have children, … Read post
Up to date as of April 1, 2020. How to code the reason for dismissal during Covid-19 This is information from the Trudeau government. If your employees are directly affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and they are no longer working, you must issue a Record of Employment (ROE). When the employee is sick or quarantined, … Read post
Up to date as of April 13, 2020. Below we provide a summary of the programs offered by the federal government as alternatives to laying off your employees. Bonus: it can also reduce your exposure to damages claimed for constructive dismissal. 1. EI Work Sharing Program Is this the right fit for your business? You … Read post
Up to date as of April 6, 2020. If you are sick Workers Compensation through Worksafe BC If you are a worker, you have three key rights: Right to know about hazards in the workplace; Right to participate in health and safety activities in the workplace; and Right to refuse unsafe work if you believe … Read post
Notice and Termination If you are terminated from your employment without cause, you are entitled to some notice before that termination takes effect. There are two ways in which notice can be provided to you: working notice, or a lump sum payment. Working notice means your employer can tell you on January 1 that your … Read post
Do I Need a Marriage Agreement or a Cohabitation Agreement? The end of a relationship is difficult. Your emotions may be confusing and intense, you may feel unstable and making decisions becomes challenging. Having a rational conversation with your ex-partner about splitting finances, dividing family property and making parenting arrangements at this time can be … Read post
Subject Removal for Real Estate Transactions Subjects can be important parts of many real estate transactions. The subject removal period allows potential buyers to perform their due diligence to ensure they’re fully willing — and able — to make a deal. But there is some confusion as to exactly what this process entails, when it … Read post