March 2016 – Page 2 – Schenk & Associates

‘Tainted’ testimony leads to Ghomeshi acquittal on all charges

by Johannes Schenk / On March 24, 2016 / In Employment Law, Litigation, Professional Discipline

An Ontario Court judge has acquitted Jian Ghomeshi on four counts of sexual assault and one count of choking, saying the "deceptive and manipulative" evidence of complainants raised a reasonable doubt in the guilt of the former CBC Radio host.Source:…

Failure to Register with WCB …

by Johannes Schenk / On March 23, 2016 / In Employment Law, Labour Law, Litigation

If you hire someone to work in your home to meet your personal or domestic needs, you are considered a residential employer. Failure to register and pay premiums leaves you open to a liability risk.

Evidentiary Considerations in a Judicial Review Proceeding

by Johannes Schenk / On March 17, 2016 / In Human Rights Law, Labour Law, Municipal Law, Professional Discipline

Source: 2016 BCSC 451 Sayami v. British Columbia (Superintendent of Motor Vehicles) This case deals with evidentiary considerations in a judicial review context of an immediate roadside suspension. The IRS process is unique but the principles discussed in this decision…

Employment Law

by Johannes Schenk / On March 16, 2016 / In Human Rights Law, Labour Law, Litigation, Uncategorized

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