An additional piece of the B.C. Government’s new legislation regarding pay transparency takes effect today, November 1, 2023. Starting today, all B.C. employers must include the expected pay, or the expected pay range, for publicly advertised job opportunities. The Pay Transparency Act was passed on May 11, 2023, and is intended to assist in closing…
We are delighted that Calen Janzen has joined the Pihl Law team! Calen was called to the bar in 2021 after obtaining his Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. Calen enjoys litigation and is looking forward to building his practice here in Kelowna. At Pihl Law, Calen’s practice is focused primarily in civil…
We are delighted that Megan Santano has joined the Pihl Law team! Megan was called to the bar in 2022 after completing her articles at a small firm in Summerland. She completed her Juris Doctor at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and is looking forward to building a litigation practice here in Kelowna. When she’s…
Pihl Law Corp. is excited to announce Michael Sinclair’s promotion to Shareholder at our firm!
We are delighted to announce that Alexander J. Spraggs has joined our growing commercial and construction litigation team! Alex was called to the bar in 2016 after earning his law degree at McGill University. Prior to moving to Kelowna, Alex practiced construction law and commercial law in Vancouver. When he’s not practicing law, you’ll find…
As of January 1, 2022, employers in British Columbia are required to provide a minimum of five paid sick days each year to all employees covered by the BC Employment Standards Act (the “Act”). This announcement has been anticipated by many employers in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed a spotlight on the…
By order of the Provincial Health Officer, as of September 13, 2021, British Columbians are required to demonstrate proof of vaccination to access several events and services. In the wake of this announcement, many employers and employees are left wondering whether their workplace will be able to implement similar requirements for employees to have had…
We are delighted that Kara Ellison has joined the Pihl Law team! Kara was called to the bar in May after completing her Articles with our firm. Kara completed her Juris Doctor at the University of Victoria and is looking forward to building a litigation practice here in Kelowna. When she’s not practicing law, Kara…
We live in a country with vast amounts of open space, which in turn leaves large tracts of unregistered lands. Large projects such as hydroelectric dams and sub-stations are often situated on these lands, obtaining rights to use the land short of ownership. Under the provisions of the Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, ch. 45…
The one thing worse than a break-up is one where you discover, much to your surprise, that your partner is able to advance claims against you when you had assumed the contrary. Many people are aware of the fact that unmarried spouses have a right to claim spousal support and child support, usually because they’ve…
