TGC is expanding! We have moved to a new, larger office located on Granville Street just a few blocks away from the Courthouse. We are still unpacking, but our lawyers are ready to assist you with any employment law questions that you may have. You can find the details of our new office here.
Ferris is the newest lawyer at TGC. Despite recently joining the firm, Ferris has already appeared as counsel in a five-day Supreme Court trial in addition to assisting our clients in a number of cases. TGC is glad to have Ferris as part of the team, and we are looking forward to being able to … Continued
TGC Lawyer Blair Curtis has been recognized as one of the Three Best Rated employment lawyers in Vancouver for 2026 marking 10+ years that Blair has been so recognized. The Three Best Rated list is notable because it does not require payment of a fee for either the listing or the use of the logo. … Continued
TGC Lawyer Ryan Sissons achieved the remarkable feat of appearing in the British Columbia Court of Appeal, British Columbia Supreme Court, and British Columbia Provincial Court in three separate cases over three consecutive days. TGC is not sure if this is the first time this feat has been accomplished. Regardless, the firm is now claiming … Continued
TGC Lawyer Hussein Assad appeared in Chambers on November 3, 2025, to speak to a contested procedural application in a case that is being prepared for trial. The application addressed document disclosure and the registry in which the trial should take place. Hussein recently joined TGC after work experience that included time with the Employment … Continued
On April 1, TGC Lawyer Sean Tevlin and TGC articled student Ryan Sissons appeared in the British Columbia Court of Appeal in a complex case concerning the jurisdiction of the courts, WCAT, and collective bargaining. The Court reserved its decision. Ryan has now appeared in two appeals in a little more than two weeks – … Continued
TGC Lawyer David McWhinnie was involved in a WCAT case in which the Tribunal was asked to determine whether alleged assaults by an employer arose out of the course of an employee’s employment. This is an important determination as it decides whether the court or WCAT has jurisdiction over the employee’s claim against the employer. … Continued
TGC Lawyer David McWhinnie represented the plaintiff in a trial concerning a probationary employee working for a Canadian company in a foreign country. The trial also addressed the conduct of a workplace investigation by the employer. You can read the decision here.
On March 13, 2025 TGC lawyer David McWhinnie and TGC articled student Ryan Sissons appeared in the British Columbia Court of Appeal to argue a case about the legal doctrine of common employer. You can read the decision of the Court of Appeal here. The doctrine of common employer says that in some circumstances an … Continued
On April 30, 2024, TGC Lawyer Fred Wynne was successful in obtaining a Court Order that enabled his client to pursue a lawsuit despite the defending party declaring bankruptcy. Normally, a lawsuit automatically stops when the defending party becomes bankrupt. Fred’s success in Court means that his client’s lawsuit stays alive and that his client … Continued
Tevlin Gleadle Curtis provided expert employment law counsel in an efficient, helpful manner. I received invaluable advice that I am optimistic will result in a favourable settlement. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services and will definitely contact them in the future if needed for wrongful dismissal advice.