Hi BCGLA members, A quick update. The Tyee picked up our story on the 2-year anniversary of Bill 5, yesterday. I also encourage you to check out recent uploads to the website including: 1. My most recent letter to the PSA asking the government to, once again, restore parity in compensation between …
Hi all, I am pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members who volunteered to fill vacancies: Melanie Mortensen and Evan Barchuck. Melanie works in an excluded Legislative Counsel position and Evan is a tax litigator in JHR. It is wonderful to have representation from these groups on our …
Hi BCGLA members, What changes, you say? Many changes for lawyers forced into the PEA: We are no longer receiving PRA or ETO/EDOs. We now are expected to pay our own law society invoices and seek partial reimbursement from the employer. Overtime compensation is dictated by Article 15 of the PEA collective …
Hi BCGLA Members, I write to provide updates on four items: Dues deduction, Joint Committee, T&C of employment, Charter Litigation, and to invite expressions of interest (EOI) for one or more board positions. Dues deduction – All members should now see a deduction for “Ass’n Dues Legal Service Br. …