Be Reasonable
Be reasonable. No matter which side of the fence you are on the tempation to "stick" it to the other side is strong when you are in the heat of a dispute. For counsel, helping a client see their way…
Category: Employment Law
Admissibility of Surreptitious Video Surveillance
Your position at arbitration is only as good as the supporting evidence. Video evidence can be a compelling tool and the very qualities that make it compelling also make it invasive. This is particularly the case for surreptitious video evidence.…
Workplace Investigations
Diane M. Pfadenhauer of Strategic HR Lawyer posts on workplace investigations. In many workplace situations effective "in house" investigation can be a difficult task due to internal management politics and workforce perception. Depending on the issue, purpose and the players…
BC Rules of Court Revisions
Have you ever had to explain to your client who has been wrongfully dismissed why, despite your best efforts, the case is taking longer than you would like it to. The BC Rules of Court are undergoing change that may…
Professional Misconduct
Stuart v. British Columbia College of Teachers, 2005 BCSC 645, outlines an approach to challenging and defending the decision of a professional regulatory body to sanction one of its members for professional misconduct or conduct unbecoming. In this case the…