by Arjun Hair | Apr 27, 2021 | General Practice Blog
Are Electronic Signatures (E-Signatures) Valid? BY: ARJUN HAIR Everyone understands the importance of the classic ink-on-paper signature. For centuries, writing your name (usually in cursive) has been proof enough that you agreed to be bound by a contract. Widespread...
by Arjun Hair | Dec 17, 2020 | General Practice Blog
Is the Santa Clause enforceable? BY: ARJUN HAIR In 1994, Walt Disney Pictures released the instant-classic Christmas movie, The Santa Clause, inadvertently introducing the world to the often confusing but ever-so-important area of contract law. If you haven’t...
by KSW | Jul 21, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
Proposed Changes To Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program BY: CHRIS DRINOVZ On July 17, 2020, the federal tabled Draft legislation for more changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program. In essence, the changes would make the program more accessible...
by KSW | Jul 21, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
BC Introduces Streamlined COVID-19 Temporary Layoff Variance Application Under the BC Employment Standards Act, the time period for a temporary layoff related to COVID-19 may be extended to a maximum of 24 weeks, ending on or before August 30, 2020. Employers who plan...
by KSW | Jul 21, 2020 | Employment and Labour Blog
BC Government Proposes Costly Amendments to Workers Compensation System BY: CHRIS DRINOVZ On July 14, 2020, the BC government tabled Bill 23, Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2020. The proposed amendments are informed by Jeff Parr’s Consultation Report, which...
