Share Purchase Vs Asset Purchase – Which is Better?

A business transaction may be structured in various ways to transfer the ownership of the business to the buyer. The most common forms are share purchases or asset purchases. You may want to consult with a legal professional to determine the appropriate structure because each structure

How Important is the Letter of Intent to Buy or Sell a Business?

A Letter of Intent (LOI) is a document that is used between two or more parties to set forth the key terms and conditions of a proposed transaction, without forming a legally binding contract. Why do I Need a Letter of Intent? The main purpose of

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

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

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

Disinherited? Who Can Contest a Will in BC

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

Wrongfully Dismissed Employees and the Duty to Mitigate

When an individual is wrongfully dismissed, it can be difficult for them to get back on their feet right away.  If an individual has been working for the same employer for some time, making a specific salary, they may get used to a standard of living

캐나다에서 의제해고 (실질적 부당해고)의 법적의미는?

고용주가 직접적으로 근로자를 해고 하지는 않았지만 간접적으로, 행동으로, 환경적으로 일을 그만두게 만들었다면 이것또한 부당해고로 간주가 될수 있습니다. 이걸 한마디로 constructive dismissal  (의제해고) 라고 하는데요, 형태와 상관없이 실질적으로 부당해고를 당했음을 의미합니다. 엄연히 부당해고이기에 의제해고당한 근로자도 termination/severance pay (퇴직금) 을 받으실 수 있습니다. 하지만 의제해고가 독자님의 상황에도 적용되는지