Kate Dueck is an associate at Roper Greyell, practicing in all areas of workplace law, including human rights law, administrative law, litigation, collective bargaining, and arbitrations. Kate joined Roper Greyell as a summer student and completed her articles with the firm.
Career highlights for Kate at Roper Greyell include winning arbitrations and working on human rights cases, witness preparation and submissions. Kate enjoys the mentorship offered by senior members of the firm which allows her to directly gain knowledge and work alongside industry leaders. She is passionate about practicing workplace law with a firm that aligns with the human side of workplace law.
While at TRU Law, Kate participated in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in 2019.
When not in the office, Kate enjoys musical theatre (Hamilton and Les Misèrables are her favourites), attending concerts, playing piano and cheering on the Canucks.You can also find her nestled away in her family’s cabin in BC’s beautiful countryside.
Education
B.A., University of British Columbia, 2011
J.D., Thompson Rivers University, 2020
Year of call
British Columbia, 2021
Publications
Lessons from Selling Sunset, Part Three: Workplace Relationships
Lessons From Selling Sunset, Part Two: Workplace Gossip
Lessons from Selling Sunset, Part One: Work Parties
Unexpected Costs of Employee Relocation
Clarification to Law of Employee Surveillance
Labour Law in the Time of Cholera
Through the Looking Glass: 2022 BC Labour Law Forecast
Can I Quit and Start Competing: Dispute Born of Competing Fertility Clinics
Arbitrators Consider Vaccination Policies
Challenges With Removing a Matter From Fast Track Litigation
Tribunal Decision Underscores Flexible, Common Sense Approach to Accommodation
Sick Leave Abuse: Unacceptable Even When Working From Home
Arbitrators Consider Vaccination Policies
BC’s New “Vaccine Card” – What Do Employers Need to Know?
The Very Serious Employment Consequences of Breaching COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Paid COVID-19 Leave Now, and Paid Sick Leave in 2022
Discharge Upheld for Employee Who Violated Employer’s COVID-19 Policies