Patrola Law Blog

December 2, 2020

My workplace has been affected by Covid-19, causing changes to my job. What are my options?

In today's era of Covid-19, employees all over the world are experiencing changes to their working conditions. It could be something relatively painless like a change in work schedule, to more significant changes like reduced pay or being transferred to another company location.If you have been dedicating your service for the company for a long

employment law, employee, covid-19, employer, employment rights

November 18, 2020

My Employer Told Me I Abandoned My Job – What Does This Mean?

Life can be unpredictable, and sometimes things happen to prevent you from attending work for a few days, maybe even weeks. Perhaps you were injured in an accident. Perhaps your residence got flooded. Or perhaps you've had an argument with your employer and are cooling off at home. In situations like these, an employer may

employee, employer, employment law

October 30, 2020

Probate: Passing on the Assets of the Deceased

The grief of losing a loved one is often compounded by the difficulty of trying to figure out what to do with their assets. The process of passing on the estate of a deceased relative or friend (the “Deceased”) can sometimes seem like trying to navigate through a labyrinth. This article aims to provide some

estate planning, wills, estate law, probate, estate grants

September 2, 2020

Disinherited? Who Can Contest a Will in BC

A will-maker is free to dispose of his or her assets as he or she sees fit. However, if you have received an unfair share or been disinherited by a parent, you may be able to challenge the Will. Under the Wills, Estate and Succession Act (“WESA”), a spouse or child of the will-maker may

disinheritance, wills, contesting a will

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August 25, 2020

Are Employers Legally Permitted to Monitor Work-From-Home Employees?

An employer’s right to monitor the workplace has been a topic of interest to many business owners, and rightly so. How employees spend their time determines productivity, and in turn, affects profit margins. It can also be crucial for businesses to ensure employees are not abusing their access to confidential information such as trade secrets.

employment law, employee, employer, employer tips