Ania Konikowski is leaving TGC to return to her hometown of Edmonton, Alberta to join a full-service law firm. Ania articled at TGC and also practiced with this firm after her call to the Bar. We know that she has a bright future, and we wish her all the best in her new practice.
TGC Lawyer Blair Curtis has won an important trial decision dealing with reasonable notice for an employee who had served for less than three years. Blair represented our client, Mr. Corey, in BC Supreme Court and obtained an award of 8 months of pay in lieu of notice. The Court rejected the employer’s position that 3 … Continued
TGC lawyer Martin Sheard was interviewed by CTV about a claim alleging that Shaw engaged in discriminatory pricing for customers who speak Cantonese or Mandarin. You can read the news story here. You can watch Martin’s interview here.
TGC lawyer Martin Sheard was interviewed on CTV today about an important claim which alleges a Canadian telecom provider engaged in a discriminatory pricing scheme. The claim alleges that the telecom provider offered discriminatory pricing to customers who speak Cantonese or Mandarin. Watch Martin on CTV tonight and look for follow ups on this page. … Continued
Senior TGC lawyer Blair Curtis is in trial today seeking damages for wrongful dismissal. TGC lawyers have experience dealing with claims for wrongful dismissal. If you think you have been wrongfully dismissed you should contact one of our lawyers.
Tevlin Gleadle Curtis Employment Law Strategies sponsors a course prize awarded annually to the top employment law student at UBC’s Allard Law School. This year’s winner is Eleanor Rock, who is currently set to go into her third year of law school. Congratulations Eleanor!
We are honoured to be named as Canada’s best labour and employment law boutique by Canadian HR Reporter Magazine. Thanks to everyone who cast a vote or supported us in any way. We intend to earn this praise today, and every day going forward. See the official announcement, and our full page ad thanking our … Continued
Martin Sheard has been quoted in Report on Business Magazine in an articling discussing what it takes to be at the top of the game in Canadian employment law. The link is here, but you need a Globe and Mail subscription to read it.
It seems like only yesterday that Ania joined the profession (in fact it has been several weeks) but she is already breaking new ground in classic Tevlin Gleadle Curtis fashion. Today she will commence the first trial of her career. In doing so of course she will shine. Best of luck Ania!
TGC lawyer Ania Konikowski successfully resisted an employer’s attempt to defer a Human Rights complaint brought by an employee who was fired while he was in hospital. The employer argued that the Human Rights complaint should be deferred because it overlapped with a wrongful dismissal lawsuit brought by the same employee. The Human Rights tribunal … Continued
Martin Sheard was invaluable in helping me navigate the complexities of a BC Supreme Court wrongful dismissal case. Martin was professional, dedicated, and extremely knowledgeable. And, most importantly, Martin was able to help me successfully negotiate a fair settlement. You would be lucky to be represented by Martin and I highly recommend it.