Vancouver Island Lawyers
We serve clients throughout the mid to North Island including the Comox and Alberni Valleys.
We understand what it means to be Vancouver Islanders and our lawyers and staff are active participants in the communities we serve. We support local businesses and initiatives that drive the local economy, as well as our Island sports teams, the arts, and charitable organizations – all those things that make our communities unique and vibrant.
ISLAND VALUES AND COMMUNITY FIRST
Commitment to community is a hallmark of our firm. In addition to an active sponsorship program for community organizations, many of our lawyers sit on boards, charities, and societies and work closely with community groups. The firm also has two members who have received the highest award given by the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch for community service which is unique in the province and demonstrates the depth of our commitment to the communities we serve.
Employment Lawyer Sheridan King Talks Employer Considerations Regarding Temporary Layoffs During COVID-19
Sheridan King, a member of our employment law team, joined Dan Hurley (Director and Chair-Elect of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance) to contribute to a series being broadcast by VIEA to help Island businesses manage the challenges created by the pandemic. Sheridan gave an overview of temporary layoffs under the B.C. Employment Standards Act, with particular…
Covid-19 Update: Phase 2 – Reopening Safely at RLR Lawyers
As of May 20, 2020, RLR Lawyers has reviewed the B.C. government and other health authority websites, and we continue to comply with health directions and prudent practices. As we start to reopen our offices, we also want to share the measures we are taking to protect our clients, our staff, and our communities. The…
Parenting Arrangements and COVID-19
COVID-19 poses distinct challenges for families who share parenting time between two households. Many parents wonder if transitioning a child back and forth between homes is a safe practice during a pandemic. In these unusual times, most co-parenting arrangements can and should continue. Parents should not assume that an existing parenting schedule is automatically “paused”…