There are a few different types of harassment that can occur in the workplace, and unfortunately, these things do happen. Workplace harassment is a form of discrimination, and it is illegal whether it is verbal harassment or physical harassment based on a person’s sex, race, or religion. Harassment Becomes Unlawful When: • Dealing with the […]
Wrongful Dismissal Vs. Termination Without Cause
January 23, 2018 by
The most common cases encountered in employment law are those in which an employee has been terminated from a job and wants to know what their rights are. To fairly assess these cases, it is essential to distinguish between situations of wrongful dismissal and termination without cause. Wrongful Dismissal Wrongful dismissal is when an employer […]
Workplace Harassment: Preventing and Responding to Complaints
January 4, 2018 by
Workplace Harassment: Preventing and Responding to Complaints Naomi R. Rozenberg, Associate Phone: 604-685-3911 Email: nrr@lmlaw.ca The #MeToo movement has reached a tipping point. Allegations of harassment against executives, politicians, celebrities, teachers, coaches, police officers, airlines, firms and companies are piling up. Workplace harassment is often met with immediate dismissal (or voluntary resignation). A […]
Let’s Be Honest – The Franchisor’s Duty to Disclose
December 4, 2017 by
Let’s Be Honest – The Franchisor’s Duty to Disclose Alex J. Chang, Associate Phone: 604-685-1255 Email: ajc@lmlaw.ca The new BC Franchises Act that came into effect on February 1, 2017, imposes duties of disclosure on franchisors to prospective franchisees. This requirement is the central protection for franchisees under the new Franchises Act. A […]
Recovering Rent From A Commercial Tenant
September 12, 2017 by
Recovering Rent From A Commercial Tenant Alex J. Chang, Associate Phone: 604-685-1255 Email: ajc@lmlaw.ca A landlord has multiple options to collect rent from a commercial tenant in default. However, these options may be more or less favorable depending on the lease and the economic circumstances of the parties. Taking advantage of one remedy may […]
When should a property owner conduct a contaminated site investigation?
September 11, 2017 by
If you own real property and you would like to sell it, or you are contemplating a rezoning application or re-development, you should be aware of your responsibilities under the Environmental Management Act (“EMA”), which regulates contaminated sites in British Columbia. You may be required to prepare and submit a site profile and if necessary, […]
Remediation Cost Recover Actions
September 11, 2017 by
If I have incurred remediation costs to clean up contamination on my property, can I recover those costs? The answer is a resounding yes. Any person, who incurs reasonable costs of remediation of a contaminated site, has the right to sue in court to recover those costs from all ‘responsible persons’. This is called a […]
Co-Ownership Agreements and the Partition of Property Act
March 3, 2017 by
Co-Ownership Agreements and the Partition of Property Act By Alex Chang, Associate with Paul G. Mendes, Partner Alex […]
Let’s Get Together – The Right of Franchisee’s To Associate
February 22, 2017 by
Let’s Get Together – The Right of Franchisee’s To Associate Alex J. Chang, Associate Phone: 604-685-1255 Email: ajc@lmlaw.ca As set out in a previous article, section 4 of the new BC Franchises Act guarantees the right of franchisees to associate with other franchisees and to form or join an organization of franchisees. Provisions in […]
Let’s Be Fair Here – Interpreting the Duty of Fairness in Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships
February 9, 2017 by
Let’s Be Fair Here – Interpreting the Duty of Fairness in Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships Alex J. Chang, Associate Phone: 604-685-1255 Email: ajc@lmlaw.ca The new BC Franchises Act came into full effect on February 1, 2017. As set out in a previous article, section 3 of the new BC Franchises Act confirms the existence of a […]