British Columbian laws establish legal rights for employees who are dismissed from their job. Those rights include receiving sufficient legal notice of dismissal instead of monetary compensation. BC’s Employment Standards Act (ESA), common law, and…
Although circumstances involving medical malpractice or medical negligence can appear very similar, each has major implications for those filing a claim. The standards of evidence between the two are different but can involve similar sets…
When a person is involved in an accident that results in a personal injury, they may suffer physically, financially, and emotionally. Life may be different after an accident, with lasting effects on your work, social,…
Determining when to hire a personal injury lawyer is important in the aftermath of many different types of accidents. When injuries result from an accident, it is important to obtain appropriate information such as who…
British Columbians seeking financial support while suffering from illness or injury may have a number of benefit options to choose from. Pursuing Employment Insurance (EI) or disability benefits can depend on a variety of factors,…
British Columbia has a robust system of employee protections under the law that prevent workers from being wrongfully dismissed. Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employee in British Columbia is terminated without proper notice or compensation.…
Each year, thousands of Canadians are injured due to accidents in and outside the home. The financial cost of these accidents totals billions of dollars. But an accident victim’s true hardship is difficult to calculate. …
Our team of medical mistake lawyers can help answer common frequently asked questions about negligence or malpractice you or a loved one may have experienced in the healthcare system. 1. What is Medical Malpractice? Medical…
As you probably already know, navigating the disability insurance system in British Columbia can be difficult and stressful. Having your long-term disability (LTD) claim denied can be devastating and leave you wondering where to turn…
In British Columbia, wrongful dismissal is the legal term for termination without cause, or when the terms of an employment contract have been irreparably violated. Laws at the federal and provincial levels, including BC’s Employment…