Our Workplace Law Group assists clients in meeting the challenges of today’s workplace by providing practical advice on all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment law (non-union), labour law (union), human rights law, privacy law, workers compensation, and occupational health and safety.
We strive to establish a close working relationship with our clients. Understanding our clients’ workplaces allows us to help them prosper.
Workplaces are dynamic, and our clients expect us to be as well. Our lawyers seek to find creative, pragmatic solutions for our clients, and regularly represent our clients before federal and provincial courts, arbitrators, and administrative bodies. Our group has extensive experience in:
- Wrongful dismissal litigation;
- Drafting employment agreements and policies, including restrictive covenants;
- Conducting workplace investigations;
- Collective bargaining;
- Grievance arbitration;
- Bargaining unit organization and certification campaigns;
- Unfair labour practice complaints;
- Occupational health and safety matters, including prohibited action complaints;
- Appearing as counsel before various administrative tribunals such as the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal, British Columbia Employment Standards Branch, WorkSafeBC, Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT), Canadian Human Rights Commission, and Canada Industrial Relations Board;
- Workers compensation claims; and
- Advising on compliance with privacy laws.
Please do not hesitate to contact one of our employment lawyers for more information or a confidential consultation.
