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September 26, 2018 On June 12, 2018, the time limit to file a complaint for harassment under the Labour Standards Act was extended from 90 days to two years. We highlighted this in our July 3, 2018 newsletter. Does this mean that events prior to June 12, subject to the 90-day limit, now expired, can no longer be raised in a complaint? Not exactly. Jacques Bélanger explains why. Click here to read more (PDF). Powered by WPeMatico http://www.maureenwesleylaw.com//update-on-the-time-limit/

By Marc-André McCann, from our Insurance Law Practice Group. September 26, 2018 Compensation for property damages is awarded to allow restoring the situation that prevailed before the damage. A court will therefore award an amount sufficient to repair, rebuild or replace the damaged property. But what if the cost of making the victim whole again is increased because of external factors, such as more rigorous standards than those which applied when the property was built? Such was the issue at stake in a case discussed by Marc-André McCann. Click here to read more (PDF). Powered by WPeMatico http://www.maureenwesleylaw.com//the-right-to-claim-the-c/

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September 18, 2018 A periodical review of one’s personal affairs never hurts. Doing so, you should be aware of a rule of Quebec law that could have devastating consequences. If you are in a de facto spousal relationship, unless you dictate so in a will, your surviving spouse will have no right in your estate. Marilyn Piccini Roy explains this rule that too many people ignore, or simply do not know. Click here to read more (PDF). Powered by WPeMatico http://www.maureenwesleylaw.com//dont-forget-your-de-fact/

September 18, 2018 - eNews - Get ready to take part in BC’s first Access to Justice Week, Sept. 29 Oct. 5, 2018! Powered by WPeMatico http://www.maureenwesleylaw.com//enews-get-ready-to-take-/