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Expedited Workplace Closures: New BC Public Health Order …
WEBAuthor: Chris Drinovz, Partner, KSW Lawyers Employment & Labour Group ([email protected]) Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, on April 8, 2021 the BC Provincial Health Officer (PHO) has announced new measures to expedite the closure of workplaces that see COVID-19 transmission, effective April 12, 2021.
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BC Paid Sick Leave
WEBAs an update to our earlier article “BC Paid Sick Leave – What Employers Should know”, the Minister of Labour, Harry Bains introduced Bill 19 – Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2022 (the “Bill”) amending the sick leave provisions in the BC Employment Standards Act (“Act”). The Bill addressed two issues that have been raised since the introduction of …
10 Days Sick Leave Per Year for Federal Employees: Coming …
WEBEmployment Standards. Union. On December 1, 2022, federally regulated private sector employees will gain 10 days of sick leave per year with amendments to Part III of the Canada Labour Code. Here’s what you need to know. . Since the beginning of the pandemic, employers have struggled to navigate perpetually changing Covid policies …
Employee’s Opinion on Mask Wearing Not Protected Under the …
WEBAuthor: Chris Drinovz, Partner, KSW Lawyers Employment & Labour Group ([email protected]) The BC Human Rights Tribunal issued a decision on April 8, 2021 confirming that an employee’s objection to wear a mask, based on his opinion that it does not stop the transmission of COVID‐19, was not a belief protected by the Human Rights …
Christopher Drinovz KSW Lawyers Kane Shannon Weiler LLP
WEBBiography. Chris D. Drinovz is an experienced employment and labour lawyer and the head of the Employment & Labour Group at Kane Shannon Weiler LLP. He was born and raised in Surrey and has practiced law exclusively in the Fraser Valley since 2010. Chris’ expertise covers all facets of the workplace including wrongful dismissal, severance
Overview of Workers’ Compensation in British Columbia
WEBThe scheme is administered by an independent public agency established under the WCA and called the Workers’ Compensation Board (the “Board”). In British Columbia, the WCA also establishes a comprehensive health and safety regulatory regime. The Board has branded itself “WorkSafeBC” in keeping with its statutory health and safety mandate.
KSW Lawyers Your South Fraser Region Leading Lawyers
WEBBiography. Peter Hamilton graduated from Queens Law School in 1985. He practiced in Toronto until moving with his family to B.C. in 1989. He has been with Kane Shannon and Weiler since 1992 and became a partner 1999. He practices in the area of civil litigation with an interest in medical negligence matters.
Employment Law, Human Rights and Discrimination
WEBEmployment Lawyers Advising Workers. Our skilled team of employment & labour lawyers have an outstanding reputation throughout the Fraser Valley, and an innovative approach to handling cases. We advise individuals throughout British Columbia on all employment and labour related matters. See the full description of our Services in the Tabs above.
WorkSafeBC Claims Guide for Injured Workers
WEBIntroduction. . When a worker sustains an injury or develops a medical condition that arises out of and in the course of their employment, both the worker and their employer have an obligation to report the incident to WorkSafeBC. If the worker submits a claim for compensation, WorkSafeBC begins the process of assessing the claim to
Navigating WorkSafeBC: Independent Contractors, Employees, …
WEBRegistering for WorkSafeBC POP turns an independent operator into a worker for the purposes of the compensation provisions under the Workers Compensation Act, RSBC 2019, c 1 (the “Act”). The extent of benefits depends on how much wage loss coverage is purchased. As of 2023, the minimum monthly coverage is $2,700, while the maximum is …
KSW Lawyers Your South Fraser Region Leading Lawyers
WEBChris was recently recognized as 5-Star Employment Lawyers, "Best Employment Lawyer and Law Firm" across Canada in 2023 by the prestigious Canadian HR Reporter. He was also a Repeatedly Recommended lawyer for Vancouver Leading Practitioners - Employers in the 2021 and 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, and in 2022, he was a …
Employment Law and Human Rights
WEBWhether you’re seeking compensation, restoration of health benefits, a reference letter, or an apology, our team will take the time to carefully review your case, answering any questions you may have, while searching for the best possible resolution that carries the least amount of stress with it.
KSW Lawyers Your South Fraser Region Leading Lawyers
WEBBiography. Jenson Leung and his team assists clients with all labour, employment and long-term disability matters, working with clients in a range of industries including cannabis, AI, recruitment and technology companies. Jenson has extensive experience representing individuals, non-profits and business clients throughout the Lower Mainland.
Human Rights Tribunal Issues Second Highest Award for Injury to …
WEBSometimes bad facts make bad law. The BC Human Rights Code (“Code”) provides that if the Tribunal finds discrimination under the Code it can order a variety of remedies under section 37 including under section 37(2)(d) (iii) ordering the respondent to: (iii)pay to the person discriminated against an amount that the member or panel considers appropriate …
KSW Lawyers Your South Fraser Region Leading Lawyers
WEBBiography. Kanchan has extensive experience in family law and is the head of the Family Law Group at KSW Lawyers. Kanchan was born in Vancouver, BC. She spent 8 years of her childhood in her ancestral village in Dhahan, Punjab, India. As a result, she can fluently read, write, and speak Punjabi. Kanchan graduated from law school at the
KSW Lawyers Your South Fraser Region Leading Lawyers
WEBAngus MacLennan was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After finishing high school in Halifax, he graduated from St. Francis Xavier (or simply “X”) in 2008. Before beginning law school, he taught English in South Korea. He graduated from Dalhousie Law in 2012. He was called to the bar in 2013 in both British Columbia and Nova Scotia.
KSW Lawyers Your South Fraser Region Leading Lawyers
WEBBiography. Aleksandra Mihailovic joined Kane, Shannon & Weiler in 2016. She obtained her BA in criminology from Simon Fraser University and her LLB from the University of Windsor. She has been practicing in civil litigation since being called to the bar in 2008. Prior to law school, Aleks worked for Crown Victim Services and was a coordinator
KSW Lawyers Your South Fraser Region Leading Lawyers
WEBCourtney joined KSW Lawyers in December 2023 as a designated paralegal, after working for a large national employment and disability law firm for over six years. In 2021, Courtney became the first employment paralegal in BC to be accepted to the Law Society of British Columbia’s Innovation Sandbox, an initiative which strives to improve
KSW Lawyers Your South Fraser Region Leading Lawyers
WEBHe returned to the practice of law in 1993 with KSW Lawyers and became a Partner in 1999. Larry is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, the British Columbia Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Canadian Tax Foundation. He is a member of the Rotary Club of North Delta, spent three years as a boy scout leader ,and coached …
WorkSafeBC Lawyer
WEBWhen an employee gets injured at their workplace in BC, both the employer and employee have an obligation to report the incident to WorkSafeBC (WCB). If the employee submits a claim for compensation, WorkSafeBC begins the process of assessing the claim to determine if, and how, they will be compensated. The employer may object to the claim.
KSW Lawyers Your South Fraser Region Leading Lawyers
WEBBonnie-Louise joined KSW Lawyers in 2023 in its Vancouver office. Bonnie-Louise volunteers with Jericho Baseball, as well as with a community garden in Vancouver that helps to feed some of Vancouver’s marginalized people. She has been coaching law students as they prepare for 2L and articling interviews, and represents the firm at …
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