Andrew Nicholl is an Associate with Roper Greyell who has experience working with employers in various industries on a wide range of labour and employment issues and disputes.
Andrew always enjoys working with new clients and also appreciates getting to know a client’s business and becoming a longer-term strategic partner.
Andrew has represented clients in disputes in numerous forums, including: federal and provincial (BC and Ontario) arbitration boards; provincial labour boards (BC and Ontario) and the Canada Industrial Relations Board; various courts, including the BC Supreme Court (wrongful dismissal claims, injunctions and judicial reviews), BC Court of Appeal (judicial review), and Federal Court of Appeal (judicial review). With this experience, Andrew is ready and willing to litigate but never at the expense of finding an alternative path that is more aligned with a client’s business and strategic objectives.
In addition to Andrew’s experience working with clients to navigate the various stages of the employment and/or labour relationship, Andrew also has experience supporting employers facing urgent situations such as unlawful blockades of businesses and illegal strike activity.
Away from work, Andrew is navigating life as a dad and tries to squeeze in as much training as he can to at least finish a few triathlons and running races. Andrew is also a (very) novice mountain biker and a long-suffering fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs (as well as other, also struggling, teams).
Education
B.A. (Hons.), University of Toronto, 2011
J.D., Western University, 2015
Year of call
Ontario, 2016*
British Columbia, 2018
*not active
Publications
Major Apprenticeship Initiative Funded by Federal Government May Help Recruit and Employ New Workers
Labour Protections Apply Even in Cases of Blatant Racism
COVID-19 Update – March 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update – March 26, 2020 – Federal Bulletin
COVID-19 Update – March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Update – March 24, 2020
COVID-19 Update – March 19, 2020
Mandatory Vaccination Policy Upheld by BC Arbitrator
Information for Employers Applying for COVID-19 Related Layoff Variances Through New Online Portal
COVID-19 Update – Recap for Week of May 25, 2020
COVID-19 Update – Federal Government Announces Measures to Assist Employers Impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19 Update – COVID-19 Leave of Absence Now Included in the Canada Labour Code
COVID-19 Update – Introduction of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
COVID-19 Update – Amendments to the B.C. Employment Standards Act
COVID-19 Update – Introduction of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Membership / Affiliations
Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia
Vancouver Island Construction Association
Canadian Bar Association
British Columbia Law Society Law Society
Legal Assistant
604.416.5427
