We are pleased to welcome Natalie Cuthill to the firm.
Natalie practices in all areas of provincial and federal employment and labour law, with an emphasis on employment litigation, human rights law, labour law and arbitrations, defamation law, and workplace privacy matters. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Natalie practiced employment and labour law and commercial litigation at a large national firm.
Learn more about Natalie here.
We are pleased to welcome Adam van der Linde to Roper Greyell as an Associate.
Based in Victoria, B.C., Adam is the firm’s point-person on Vancouver Island. A member of the Canadian military since 2005, Adam has provided legal advice to Canadian Armed Forces in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and B.C. He has also served as an advisor to Canadian Task Forces serving in the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean, providing counsel on complex international issues.
A native of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Adam is fluent in English and French and has managed the review and prosecution of cases in both languages. In addition to liaising with government departments on behalf of the military, he has advised the Canadian Armed Forces on risk management, workplace investigations and workplace discipline, including both military employment and civilian union employment issues.
Learn more about Adam here.
Roper Greyell LLP has once again been ranked by Chambers Canada 2020 as a Band 1 firm for Employment and Labour.
Chambers Canada also recognized four of our partners as Ranked Lawyers:
About Chambers Canada
Chambers Canada covers lawyers and law firms practicing in all provinces and territories in Canada. The guide recommends lawyers and law firms in over 40 specialist practice areas across Canada, and is published annually each September.
We are pleased to welcome Paige Ainslie to the firm.
From her Nelson, B.C. office, Paige provides legal counsel to Roper Greyell’s clients throughout B.C., and is uniquely positioned to provide on-the-ground representation for its clients in the Kootenay region of the province.
With nine years as in-house counsel for Canadian Pacific Railway under her belt, Paige brings a wealth of knowledge to Roper Greyell’s clients with respect to employment and labour legislation and regulations in the federal sector.
Learn more about Paige here.
We are pleased to welcome Sarah Blanco to the firm.
Sarah practices in all areas of employment and labour law with a focus on injunctions, wrongful dismissal claims, and labour grievances in the workplace. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Sarah practiced employment and labour law at a large international firm in Vancouver.
Learn more about Sarah here.
In September, over 100 lawyers will provide free legal advice in Surrey, Vancouver and Kelowna to raise awareness and funds for BC’s pro bono programs as part of the Pro Bono Going Public 2019 event run by Access Pro Bono.
Roper Greyell partner Gregory J. Heywood and associate Carrie Koperski will be participating in this year’s Pro Bono Going Public activities. On September 6, Carrie will be at Victory Square Park in Vancouver to provide free legal advice to low- and modest-income individuals during the course of the day. Greg will be conducting fundraising efforts to support BC’s pro bono programs.
As Greg states, “In my view it is inherent in the privilege of being a lawyer, a corresponding obligation to be a helping profession. I think it is incumbent upon lawyers to assist those who require legal services but cannot afford them.”
If you wish to support Pro Bono Going Public, donations can be made via Greg’s fundraising page and Carrie’s fundraising page. For more information on Access Pro Bono Going Public 2019 visit: http://advice-a-thon.ca/
About Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono is the premiere coordinator for pro bono services in British Columbia. In addition to the Summary Advice Clinic (where several RG lawyers volunteer), they also run the following services:
In the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, nine of our lawyers were recognized. This reaffirms Roper Greyell’s reputation for excellence as one of the most well-respected and recognized workplace law practices in Western Canada.
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About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers has been providing comprehensive coverage of top legal talents in Canada and around the world for over 30 years. Lawyers on the list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.
About Roper Greyell
Roper Greyell is one of the largest employment and labour law firms in Western Canada, with 35+ workplace lawyers serving clients in virtually every sector of the economy, including some of the largest and most sophisticated private and public sector employers in British Columbia and across Canada. No matter what the challenge — immediate or long term, simple or complex — we develop proactive strategies to help businesses succeed and prepare for the future.
Regional Employment Law Briefings, August 2019
This Month’s Hot Topic
Much has been written in the news about the politics of Brexit. But this news doesn’t always communicate the employment law aspects of Brexit. In this month’s spotlight feature, Brexit Update – The Current Status of the Common Travel Area, author Ailbhe Dennehy highlights what it means for British and Irish citizens working in Ireland and the UK.
The movement of workers within the EU is also going to be reviewed in great detail in next month’s complimentary webinar, Posting of Employees in EU. Register today!
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Webinars
Posting of Employees in EU, September 12, 2019
In this webinar, we will examine the employment laws to consider when sending workers to another Member State in accordance with the protections set forth by the Posting of Workers Directive. Join us to learn about rules, constraints, employee entitlements, and employer obligations when posting employees to another Member State.
OnDemand Webinars
The Employment Law Alliance provides complimentary webinars to present insight and analysis on global employment law for corporate executives and HR professionals. View our archives at your convenience.
Roper Greyell is proud to be the exclusive representative of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) in British Columbia. The ELA is the largest network of labor and employment lawyers worldwide.
Regional Employment Law Briefings, July 2019
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Upcoming Events
LACCA Live Regional Miami Meeting, October 10, 2019
The Employment Law Alliance is proud to be a sponsor at the regional meeting in Miami. If you are attending this event, be sure to stop by our booth! We look forward to meeting you during our presentation.
Webinars
The Employment Law Alliance provides complimentary webinars to present insight and analysis on global employment law for corporate executives and HR professionals. View our archives at your convenience.
Roper Greyell is proud to be the exclusive representative of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) in British Columbia. The ELA is the largest network of labor and employment lawyers worldwide. This webinar will provide valuable insights and advice to both employers and employees on executive leadership transitions from a North American perspective.
Employment Law Alliance Webinar – Navigating Executive Leadership Transitions:
A North American Perspective
July 10, 2019
8:00 am – 9:00 am PDT
Since the global economic crisis of 2008, the business world has continued to see unprecedented change and disruption. Companies often must navigate compressed business cycles, shift business strategy and reposition executive leadership and talent to align with a new business model.
Transition of top leadership brings numerous complexities that can affect business continuity, alter personal lives and impact the overall business brand. In this webinar, we will explore the complexities that can occur when transitioning or exiting executive leadership as a panel of experts review:
• Best Practices in Executive Career Transitions
• Executive Outplacement Services
• Current Trends in Executive Severance Agreements, Offer Letters and Employment Agreements
