June 12, 2026
We've published three new Q&As this month, each one rooted in a question a real British Columbian is asking right now — about a landmark court ruling, workplace rights, and personal privacy.
My ex controlled my life. Do I have legal options?
"My ex never hit me, but he controlled everything — my work, my money, who I could see — and put me down constantly. I've heard there's a new legal option for this kind of abuse. Is that true?"
– Sara, Vancouver, BC
Can my employer force me back to the office?
"I've been working remotely for a couple of years, and suddenly my company wants everyone back. Do I have any say in this?"
– Amira, Coquitlam, BC
Can my insurer see my genetic test results?
"My doctor recommended genetic testing to help plan my care — nothing's wrong. But now a life insurance application is asking whether I've been tested. Do I have to answer?
– Annette, Terrace, BC
Our three new pages answer these questions in plain language:
My ex spent years controlling my life; do I have any legal options? explains a May 2026 Supreme Court of Canada decision recognizing a new civil claim for intimate partner violence — one that covers coercive control, not just physical harm. We explain what the three-part test requires, what damages a court can award, and where to find support alongside legal advice.
Do I have a right to work from home? walks through what a recent BC Court of Appeal decision means for workers in ongoing remote arrangements — including when an abrupt return-to-office order can amount to constructive dismissal — and what to do if you want to make the case for flexibility.
Does my insurer have the right to see my genetic test results? explains the protections in Canada's Genetic Non-Discrimination Act: insurers cannot require you to take a genetic test or share results you already have, and doing so is a criminal offence.
These pages join close to 200 Q&As now available on our site — all written for real people dealing with real situations, in language that's clear and direct. Browse all Q&As.