Introduction In a recent case, Amer v Shaw Communications Canada Inc., 2023 FCA 237, Justice Gleason made a noteworthy decision to uphold the Adjudicator’s award of substantial indemnity for legal fees. Indemnity costs are awarded as compensation for costs incurred by a party during legal proceedings. What makes this ruling stand out is that contrary […]

We are often asked by employees if they should secretly make audio recordings during meetings with their supervisors, investigative or disciplinary meetings, or co-workers. In response to such inquiries we advise employees to take handwritten notes during such meetings and to ask to be accompanied by their union steward (in a unionized environment) or a

Has Your Employer Violated Your Rights? If you are a victim of employment harassment or discrimination, wrongful termination, employer retaliation, or if an employer is not paying you properly, a Vancouver employment rights lawyer will fight for your employment rights and advocate for the justice you deserve and need. The Canadian Human Rights Act prohibits

The year 2023 has been marked by significant changes in the job market, with layoffs affecting industries across the board. As 2023 comes to an end, many are wondering what’s next in 2024 As an employment lawyer, I have had a front-row seat to the challenges faced by both employees and employers during these trying