The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal released a screening decision about a customer's complaint of having to wear a mask in a store.Recently, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal declined to accept a complaint in a case called The Customer v The Store, 2021 BCHRT 39 (The Customer). … [Read more...]
HAVE YOU HEARD? | Sexual Violence Awareness Month
Did you know May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month?WEBINAR | Sexual Violence and the LawDoes your work include helping people who have experienced sexual violence? This panel discussion will showcase the incredible work organizations across the province are doing to support these … [Read more...]
Royal Families Around the World
Around the world, monarchs hold different roles in government and more.Canadians live in a “constitutional monarchy”. So, we are somewhat familiar with how our system has evolved to the point where the Queen is mainly a figurehead at the top of our government. Over many centuries, the British, and … [Read more...]
Vehicle Insurance: What are you paying for anyway?
If you own a vehicle, you probably pay for insurance on it. But you may not know what you are actually paying for and why governments require it.This article briefly describes why governments require vehicle insurance. It then gives an overview of the insurance systems for mandatory insurance in … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding and Special Event Insurance
Wedding and special event insurance is a special kind of cancellation insurance that can protect you if your event goes awry.When you’re thinking about planning a big event—whether it’s a wedding, huge birthday bash or blowout retirement party—no one wants to think about cancellations or other … [Read more...]
Act Now: Insurance policies and the duty to notify
Insurance policies require insureds to notify the insurer of claims and potential claims.Insurance policies, like any other contract, contain certain legal obligations. For example, insurance policies of all types require insureds to notify the insurer of loss or damage – or in the case of … [Read more...]
Lawyer: Friend or foe?
Debunking the myths and legends that haunt family law.This article is the first in a series dedicated to debunking the myths and legends that haunt family law. Today’s topic? Lawyers.Many people experiencing a family breakdown have pre-conceived notions about the role of lawyers. These ideas … [Read more...]
Evidence That Rape Myths Still Prevalent in Court in 2021
Despite a social-conscious awakening, one trial proves archaic rape myths still exist.A much-needed push against old-think myths and stereotypes of sexual assault victims led to a revamp of the Criminal Code. The changes updated when and how prior sexual activity of a complainant can be used in … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace: Employers
As the COVID-19 vaccine begins to roll out across Alberta, employers may be wondering how vaccinations will be managed in the workplace.While this is a new issue that has yet to be tested in the courts or tribunals, there are guiding principles that employers should keep in mind when considering … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace: Employees
With COVID-19 vaccine roll-outs ramping up, employees may be wondering how to deal with vaccines in the workplace.In a companion article, our firm provides information for employers about COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace. In this article, we address questions employees may have.Can my … [Read more...]
