Filter
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Covid-19 Resources for Employers in BC

KSW Lawyers (Kane Shannon Weiler LLP) was founded in 1973. Today, we maintain office locat

Article
Business

B.C.’s Proof of Vaccination Requirement

Due to the prevalence of the Delta variant and recent rise in COVID-19 case numbers tha...

Article
Personal

BC Human Rights Tribunal Dismisses Complaints Alleging Discrimination due to Vaccine Pass

The BC Provincial Health Officer's Order requiring proof of vaccination for access to c...

Article
Business

The Perils Of Parallel Proceedings: Issue Estoppel In The Employment Context

In British Columbia, It is relatively common for dismissed employees to pursue claims agai

Article
Business

New Federal Statutory Holiday: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretatio...

Article
Business

Important Changes to B.C. Employment Standards Act

British Columbia’s Employment Standards Amendment Act, or Bill 8, received Royal Assent on

Article
Business

Vaccine Mandates and Workplace Vaccination Policies

Given the rapid progression of the Delta variant and the precedents coming from some...

Article
Business

BC Court Deducts CERB From Wrongful Dismissal Award

Many clients have wondered what the impact of COVID would have on terminations and wrongfu

Article
Personal

New B.C. Covid-19 Related Paid Sick Leave

On May 11, 2021, the B.C. government introduced Bill 13 – 2021: Employment Standards Am...

Article
Personal