Jennifer S. Russell

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Jennifer is a partner* at Roper Greyell where she practises employment, labour, and human rights law on behalf of public and private sector employers. As a skilled and loyal advocate, Jennifer represents her clients before courts of all jurisdictions in British Columbia and Canada as well as at arbitration and before the Labour Relations Board, the BC Human Rights Tribunal, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal, and the Employment Standards Tribunal. She also has expertise in appellate advocacy and judicial review.

Jennifer employs a client-centered and needs-based approach to her practice. She enjoys collaborating with her clients to develop effective strategies that proactively address workplace issues. She is particularly skilled at investigating and addressing sensitive issues such as bullying and harassment, and litigating complex disputes.

Jennifer is a loyal advocate who partners with her clients to create positive outcomes to workplace disputes

A resourceful problem-solver, Jennifer thrives on challenging cases. She provides her clients with strategic advice regarding all aspects of the employment relationship including hiring and termination, human rights, collective agreement interpretation, discipline, privacy, the purchase and sale of businesses, restrictive covenants and competition issues. She also conducts workplace investigations and represents her clients as their spokesperson during collective bargaining.

Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and rascally dog. She also coaches the student team from The University of British Columbia’s Peter A. Allard School of Law at the National Labour Arbitration Competition. She finds it rewarding and inspiring to mentor students and develop them into excellent advocates.

*Law corporation

Education

B.A. (Hons), Environmental Sciences and History, Queen’s University
LL.B., University of British Columbia
Diploma, Natural Resources Law, Dr. Andrew R. Thomson Natural Resources Law Program

Year of call

British Columbia, 2005

Publications

Forum Selection Clauses

Conduct of Transgender Complainant Leads to Dismissal of Complaint of Discrimination in the Provision of Waxing Services

Failing a Breathalyzer Test in a Company Vehicle: Just Cause for Dismissal?

B.C. Supreme Court Decision Reminds Employers that Probationary Period is Not Carte Blanche to Dismiss Employee with No Strings Attached

Is it Discriminatory to Exclude Childless Employees From a Child-Focused Benefit Payment?

Employer’s Inaccurate Statement About Benefits Eligibility Results in Over $90,000 in Damages

Employee’s Damages Reduced for Failure to Mitigate by Accepting Re-Employment

Employee’s Damages Reduced for Failure to Mitigate by Accepting Re-employment

COVID-19 Update – Recap for Week of June 8, 2020