Common Mediation Myths Debunked

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Mediation is not new. In fact its roots are believe to go back thousands of years to ancient Mesopotamia. Yet there is still some resistance to it in certain spheres of the legal profession, and amongst the parties to a dispute. Some of this resistance comes from common beliefs that it is not appropriate in…


Subcontractor Tips and Tricks for CCA Contract Disputes

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If you are a subcontractor and a problem arises during a project, it is frequently in your best interest to address the problem immediately. If you wait too long, you may lose your right to raise a dispute against the general contractor and will likely face additional hurdles and costs to resolve the contract dispute.…


Legislation Update: The Pay Transparency Act

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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…


Welcome Calen Janzen!

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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…


Welcome Megan Santano!

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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…


Welcome Alexander Spraggs

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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…


Paid Sick Leave For BC Employees

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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…


Employee Vaccine Mandates

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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…


Welcome Kara Ellison!

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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…