What is a Trust? A trust is a legal relationship between someone called the "settlor" who establishes the trust together with another person called the "trustee" to receive and hold certain property "in trust" for the benefit of others called the "beneficiaries". A Trust is typically documented by a written agreement called a trust deed…
Read MoreThe importance of having a well-drafted employment contract cannot be overstated. There is no ‘right’ to employment in British Columbia. However, in many cases employees have a right to “reasonable working notice” or “severance pay” if they are terminated from their employment without cause. Many employers rely on the Employment Standards Act to determine what…
Read MoreBusinesses employing contractors to perform specific tasks within their operations is not new. What is new though, is the increasingly large role that independent contractors are playing in a modern, service-based economy. These days, it is not uncommon for companies to employ contractors in a number of areas which would have previously been viewed as…
Read MoreIn previous postings, we discussed the employment contract which exists between all employees and their employers. Implied in most verbal employment contracts is a term recognizing that employees who see their employment terminated for grounds other than "just cause", are entitled to reasonable notice of their termination, or payment in lieu thereof. But what is…
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Most people would agree that our jobs and the work we do are among the most important aspects of our lives. Jobs provide a livelihood and allow us to support ourselves and our family. Our jobs contribute to our identity (I am a teacher, a banker, an electrician). Jobs contribute to our self-worth, giving us…
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