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Thank you to our clients and everyone who continues to support and trust us. 💛

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and resilience of women everywhere.

As a female-led law firm, we are proud to be part of a profession where women lead with purpose and advocate for meaningful change.

Today we recognize and celebrate those women who make an impact in our firm, in the legal community, and in the lives of the clients we serve.

Happy International Women’s Day!

⚠️Hiring your first employee?

Hiring your first employee is exciting but even one legal mistake can cost you thousands. These are three things about employment law that every employer needs to understand before making their first hire.

Salary isn’t the full cost. Beyond wages, employers are responsible for CPP, EI, benefits, and insurance. If cash flow becomes an issue, you may be able to terminate employment — but you can’t simply stop paying someone.

Misclassifying workers carries serious legal risk. Calling someone a “contractor” doesn’t make them one. If you control their schedule, location, equipment, or prevent subcontracting, BC law will likely treat them as an employee. Misclassification can lead to liability for years of back taxes, CPP, and EI.

If it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen. Courts rely on documentation and without emails, performance reviews, or written warnings, a “for cause” termination is far more likely to be found unfair.

For more information, visit ylaw.ca or call (604) 974-9529.

Are you on a fixed-term contract that ended sooner than expected?

Leena Yousefi breaks down your legal rights when a fixed-term contract is terminated early in BC. Find out if you’re entitled to severance and what steps you should take to protect yourself.

We cover:
-What is a fixed-term contract?
-When early termination is legal or illegal
-Severance rights for fixed-term employees
-What to do if your contract is cut short

For more information or to book a consultation, visit YLaw at https://ylaw.ca