Legal Insights from Tim Louis & Company
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At Tim Louis & Company, we believe that legal advice should be clear, accessible, and grounded in real-life experience. That’s exactly what you’ll find here on our blog. Whether you’re dealing with a denied long-term disability claim, navigating a workplace issue, or facing the complexities of estate planning or probate, our posts are written with you in mind.
From our office in Vancouver, British Columbia, we’ve spent decades helping people across BC make informed decisions about their legal rights. This blog is an extension of that commitment — a place where we share timely updates, explain key legal issues in plain language, and offer insights based on the cases we handle every day.
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Latest Law articles by Tim Louis
Invisible Illness LTD Claims in BC
Invisible Illness LTD Claims in BC (2025): Why They Are Denied (and How to Win) by: Tim Louis, Long Term Disability Lawyer — Vancouver LTD Lawyer Updated: 2025-09 You may look fine to the outside world, but inside, you’re living with pain, fatigue, or symptoms that make working impossible. For many people in Vancouver and across BC, invisible illnesses such
Workplace Stress & Disability
Workplace Stress as a Disability in BC: Your Legal Rights Explained By Tim Louis, Vancouver Employment Lawyer Work shouldn’t make you sick. Yet more and more people in Vancouver and across BC are telling me the same story: escalating workloads, toxic managers, constant emails at night—until the stress becomes anxiety, depression, burnout, or even PTSD. Many workers don’t realize that
Mental Health & Long-Term Disability in BC
Mental Health & Long-Term Disability in BC: Your Complete Legal & Claim Success Guide By Tim Louis Nearly four in ten long-term disability (LTD) claims in Canada are for mental health conditions — yet many are denied before they even begin. That figure comes from Sun Life, and it mirrors what I’ve seen in my own practice here in British
Gig Workers and Psychological Safety
Gig Workers and Psychological Safety: How the 2025 Employment-Law Changes Protect Vancouver Workers by Tim Louis In 2025, BC updated employment laws that reclassify many gig workers as employees, giving them access to psychological safety and harassment protections. If you drive for Uber, deliver for DoorDash, or pick up jobs on Upwork, you already know gig work can be a
LTD Claims for Fatigue, Pain, and Depression in the Summer Months
LTD Claims for Fatigue, Pain, and Depression in the Summer Months: What BC Workers Need to Know Why warmer weather doesn’t always mean recovery—and how to protect your rights in BC. By Tim Louis Summer Is the Hardest Season for Many People “Why is my chronic illness worse in the summer?” “Can the heat make my symptoms worse?” Everyone talks
Can My Employer Force Me to Take Vacation in BC?
Can My Employer Force Me to Take Vacation in BC? Here’s What BC Law Really Says—and What You Can Do If It Feels Wrong By Tim Louis “In British Columbia, your employer can schedule your vacation—but only if they follow certain rules.” What to Do When You’re Suddenly Told to Take Vacation in BC “What are my rights if
