We welcome Shannon Beebe to the firm
Shannon Beebe has joined our firm after five years of practice as an employment lawyer in America. Welcome Shannon!
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Ian Kennedy wins human rights hearing
Congratulations to Ian Kennedy on successfully defending against a discrimination complaint at the human rights tribunal. The full text of the decision can be here.
Our firm at work
Two of our lawyers are working out of the office today. Kemily Ho is conducting a discovery, and Steven Barker is taking part in a settlement conference. The rest of our team is in the office. Employers or employees with questions about employment law should contact us.
TGC promotes local art
TGC’s newest employee Mark Zelmer is also an accomplished painter. Two of Mark’s paintings (“Repairman” and “Night Rescue”) are currently on display in TGC’s Vancouver office. Mark is TGC’s new assistant and is providing support to office manager April Kapchinsky.
Ania Konikowski leaves TGC
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.
Blair Curtis wins 8 months’ notice for employee with 2.5 years of service
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 discusses discriminatory pricing claim
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.
Martin Sheard on CTV
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
Blair Curtis in Trial Today
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.
Eleanor Rock wins the 2018 Tevlin Gleadle Curtis scholarship at UBC law
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!