Author: Monika Brooke

No one likes to be fired from a job, but wrongful dismissal makes an uncomfortable situation worse. Wrongful dismissal, in essence, refers to being fired in an unlawful manner. This can occur in more than one manner, so it is important to be aware of your rights to determine if you are the victim of […]

If you have been fired from your job and believe it was a wrongful dismissal, you need to know your rights, which are protected by both federal law and the Employment Standards Act of British Columbia. These are measures put in place to hold employers accountable in the event of wrongful dismissal if they do […]

It’s a sad reality that many people today continue to face discrimination in one form or another. Sometimes it will be quite obvious, though on occasion it may be subtle, or manifest in a way that the person being discriminated against will question their own perception. What is Disability Discrimination? Disability discrimination can come in […]

When someone says they are going to call “their” lawyer, or when they refer to having a lawyer on retainer, what does that mean exactly? What is a lawyer retainer and how does it work? Many professional service providers will require a retainer and in the case of a lawyer retainer, it is meant to set the […]

When a marriage ends, there is a lot to deal with, from the emotional issues to the legal ones. Both can be difficult and complex, and unfortunately, the emotional side can make the legal aspect more challenging. Whether you are seeking a contested or uncontested divorce, it is a big step that can feel overwhelming. […]

When a disability has left you unable to work either short-term or long-term, your insurance company is there to help you get by, or at least, they are supposed to be. What happens when your disability claim is denied, or the payments you have been receiving are terminated? When your life is upended and you […]

Family Law: Dividing Family Property When You Separate When building a life together with your partner, you have every hope and intention of staying together. But if the relationship dissolves, there is the question of how to divide the property that has been accumulated over your time together and what each partner has a right […]

Our team at Hillside Law did some racing at the kart track and the big car track at Area 27 yesterday. Great teambuilding under the beautiful Okanagan sun!