IDENTIFYING THE THREE TYPES OF TRUTH

A couple of recent cases involving allegations of misconduct by teachers got me thinking about how little the truth really matters in our legal system.  Well, the real truth, that is. Read More  Read More

THE PASSING OF THREE OKANAGAN COMMUNITY BUILDERS

B.C.’s Okanagan Valley saw the passing of several significant business leaders and community builders last week.  If things tend to happen in threes, this was a very big three, indeed. Read More  Read More

Recent media reports told the story of a group of workers at a McDonald’s restaurant in Baltimore who struck it rich – to the tune of about $220 million – in a Mega Millions lottery.  Not surprisingly, those reports also revealed that other employees are claiming a share of the massive jackpot. Read More  Read More

GETTING STRESSED ABOUT WORKERS COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS

In 2011, the British Columbia government introduced the Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2011 which (not surprisingly) will amend certain portions of that statute.  Perhaps the aspect of Bill 14 which is – or should be – of most concern to employers is Read More  Read More