Danny is a partner* at Roper Greyell where he provides strategic and timely advice to clients on labour, employment and human rights issues that arise in the workplace. He advises employers throughout Canada across a wide range of industries, and values getting to know his clients and their businesses and becoming a trusted advisor in order to get the results that meet their short and long-term objectives.
Danny guides his clients through litigation processes with advocacy and advice, representing clients in civil court, labour arbitrations, labour boards, human rights tribunals and WorkSafeBC matters. He also acts as lead negotiator in collective agreement negotiations, and provides ongoing advice on any number of day-to-day matters that arise in the workplace.
Danny’s approach to workplace issues is practical, thoughtful and detail-oriented. Clients often seek his expertise in dealing with complex workplace issues such as disability management, restructurings and terminations, performance management, corporate transactions and contract negotiations. Danny is a strong litigator who is equally comfortable in court or pursuing his clients’ interests by negotiating settlements.
Clients appreciate Danny’s approachable and no-fuss manner and look to him for his pragmatic and common-sense approach to complicated legal issues
Danny speaks and writes on a wide range of employment and labour law topics, including delivering seminars and training to clients on all workplace issues. He has been called to the bar in three jurisdictions which provides him with the insight to solve complex legal issues in diverse sectors.
Outside of the office, Danny loves to watch his two sons playing and share family time at the beach or the local ski hills. He also finds time to cycle around the local hills and escape on the hiking trails.
*Law Corporation
Education
B. Comm and LL.B, Murdoch University, Western Australia
Year of call
Western Australia, 2007
Ontario, 2010
British Columbia, 2015
Publications
BC Supreme Court Weighs in on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd. – Roper Greyell Update
How to Make One Year’s Salary Without Working a Single Day
Employment Standards Claims Cannot be Pursued in B.C. Courts
Six Months for Six Months: Is One Month’s Notice per One Month of Employment Reasonable?
Are Your Bullying and Harassment Policies and Procedures in Good Shape?
Employers Take Note: Costs of a Just Cause Misstep Could be Significant
Court of Appeal Brings Clarity to Termination Clauses
Getting with the Times – The “Modern” Approach to Determining if an Employment Relationship Exists
BC Human Rights Tribunal Confirms Test For Family Status Discrimination
Employer’s conduct during organizing campaign survives labour relations board scrutiny
Is It Really Easier to Dismiss An Employee During His or Her Probationary Period?
PHO Order Requires Disclosure of Vaccine Status of Health Care Providers
Update: COVID-19 Support Benefits
COVID-19 Update – WorkSafeBC Announces it is Waiving Premiums for Employers Impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19 Update – Provincial Legislative Responses to COVID-19
COVID-19 Update – Applications Open for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Membership / Affiliations
Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon (CPHR)
Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE)
Listings / Rankings
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2024, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employer”, and “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Legal Assistant
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