Steven Barker wins at WorkSafeBC (Again)

TGC lawyer Steven Barker has successfully represented an employer defending an employee’s complaint of prohibited action. In December, 2021, WorkSafeBC denied an employee’s complaint that a prohibited action was taken against the employee following the employee’s raising of COVID-19-related concerns. WorkSafeBC’s Law and Policy Division ultimately found no prohibited action was taken against the employee. … Continued

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Steven Barker successfully defends Employer at WorkSafeBC

This is a case involving allegations of workplace bullying and harassment. TGC lawyer Steven Barker, on behalf of the employer, successfully defended the employee’s claim of compensation for mental distress. At issue in this case was whether a series of emails between the employee and a colleague constituted bullying and harassment. In rendering its decision … Continued

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Fred Wynne quoted in Vancouver Sun

TGC lawyer Fred Wynne was quoted in a December 25, 2021, article in the Vancouver Sun entitled “When home is where the workplace is, injury claims get murky”. In the article, Fred talks about the legal “grey zone” that exists when workplace injuries occur while an employee is working remotely: “If you go straight from … Continued

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Fred Wynne in The Lawyer’s Daily

TGC lawyer Fred Wynne was interviewed by national publication The Lawyers Daily for his insight into B.C.’s new paid sick leave law which comes into force on January 1, 2022. Fred addressed the potential cost of paid sick leave for employers and how that cost will be offset by increased productivity: …Wynne said if a … Continued

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Court upholds workplace vaccine mandate

The High Court of New Zealand released a timely decision on workplace vaccine mandates on September 24, 2021. In this case an employee of the New Zealand Customs Service was terminated from her employment for failing to comply with a workplace vaccine mandate. The employee argued that the vaccine mandate violated the New Zealand Bill … Continued

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TGC one of Canada’s top firms for Sexual Harassment Law

TGC has been recognized by Upcity as being one of the top sexual harassment law firms in Canada. TGC is proud to receive this recognition. You can find the posting here. Our lawyers have experience representing clients who are dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace. We also have experience with workplace investigations.

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TGC “Recommended” by Doyle’s Guide for second year in a row

TGC is proud to have been ranked as “Recommended” by Doyle’s Guide, a world-wide lawyer ranking service, in the category of “Leading Employment Law Firms (Employee & Union Representation) – British Columbia, 2021”. This category recognizes employment law firms that have been recommended by other B.C. employment lawyers for expertise and ability in this area. … Continued

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Liz Gleadle named to Canada’s Olympic team

Liz Gleadle, daughter of TGC founder Dan Gleadle, will become a three-time Olympian when she represents Canada at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. TGC is a proud supporter of Liz and will be cheering for her as she competes. You can read the announcement here.

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