2021 Annual Review of Law & Practice Published
The 30th edition of CLE BC’s eagerly awaited Annual Review of Law & Practice has now been released. The book highlights key developments in all ... Continued
Clark Wilson Named One of the Best Workplaces™ Across Canada
We are proud to again be recognized in the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ in Canada by the Great Place to Work® Institute. To identify ... Continued
Contract Awards to Incumbents – A Delicate Balance
Case comment – Taggart Construction Ltd. v. Kingston (City) Ontario Superior Court of Justice, January, 2020. An issue arises where one of the responding parties ... Continued
The Worker v. The District Managers: Employee Belief That Masks Ineffective Against Spread of COVID-19 Insufficient for Human Rights Complaints
We recently told you here about a screening decision of the BC Human Rights Tribunal not to proceed with a complaint of discrimination by a ... Continued
Webinar Q&A | Employment Law: What Charities & Not-For-Profits Need to Know
Does common law notice automatically apply? What about notice under the Employment Standards Act?
Webinar | Employment Law: What Charities & Not-For-Profits Need to Know
Charities and Not-For-Profits are employers and may have volunteers, so ought to be aware of the responsibilities, duties and risks that accompany these relationships. The ... Continued
The Customer vs. The Store: Anti-Maskers Required to Prove Disability for Human Rights Complaints
In a recent complaint screening decision, the BC Human Rights Tribunal declined to proceed with a complaint made by a customer who was refused entry ... Continued
Clark Wilson named one of the Best Workplaces™ for Women
We are proud to be the only law firm recognized nationwide in the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ for Women by Great Place to Work® ... Continued
New “Vaccination Leave” May Be Coming to BC
The British Columbia Ministry of Labour is currently considering amending the BC Employment Standards Act to provide for a “COVID vaccination” leave. Discussions are in ... Continued
The Sky’s the Limit: Inconsistent Policy Drafting Results in Unlimited Coverage
In Surespan Structures Ltd. v. Lloyds Underwriters, 2021 BCCA 65 (“Surespan”), the Court of Appeal held that there was no limit to a particular area ... Continued
Webinar | Construction Contracts in Canada – What You Need to Know and What’s New
Our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group recently hosted a webinar that covered Construction Contracts in Canada – What you Need to Know and What’s New. ... Continued
Civil Resolution Tribunal Jurisdiction Declared Unconstitutional
On March 2, 2021, the Supreme Court declared the legislation authorizing the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) jurisdiction over certain collision claims unconstitutional. In April 2019, ... Continued