The Importance of Employment Legal Representation for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses in BC

Running a small or medium-sized business in British Columbia means wearing a lot of hats. You’re handling sales, staff, suppliers, cash flow, and usually legal issues get pushed to the bottom of the list until there’s a crisis. Unfortunately, by the time a lawyer is called in, damage is often … Continue reading

Frustration of Contract in British Columbia: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

Ending employment relationships is never easy, but some situations arise where neither the employer nor the employee is truly at fault for the end of the employment relationship. In British Columbia, “frustration of contract” is a legal doctrine that can bring an employment relationship to an end when unforeseen events … Continue reading

The Importance of Fresh Consideration in Employment Contracts

In British Columbia, employers frequently revise employment agreements to reflect evolving roles and responsibilities, or compensation structures. However, one critical legal principle often overlooked in this process is the requirement for fresh consideration. Without it, employers risk having their updated agreements declared unenforceable, a mistake that can be costly in … Continue reading

Employment Contracts That Violate the Employment Standards Act

Employment contracts are fundamental to the relationship between employers and employees. These legal agreements outline the terms of employment, including job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and termination conditions, amongst a myriad of other things. However, not all employment contracts are created equal.

Employment contracts in British Columbia are subject to various … Continue reading

The Benefits of Talking to a Lawyer: Employment Law

Employment is something that impacts almost everyone, whether as an employee or an employer. Usually, the workplace relationships we are involved in go smoothly enough, but every once in a while, there are issues which can lead people to question if it might be worthwhile to talk to a lawyer … Continue reading