Michael R. Kilgallin

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Michael is a partner at Roper Greyell, and a member of its management committee, where he provides advice to employers on employment, labour relations and human rights issues in the workplace.

Known for his insight and responsiveness, Michael takes the time to walk employers through complicated issues, repercussions and proactive approaches that minimize employee disputes.

Michael assists employers with drafting, maintaining, and enforcing employment contracts and workplace policies. Through evaluating the risks and options, he helps employers make difficult decisions that affect employees.

Michael takes the time to walk employers through complicated issues, repercussions and proactive approaches that minimize employee disputes

Michael’s thorough and strategic approach to advocacy has resulted in numerous adjudication successes across many sectors and industries. He has represented employers in grievance arbitrations, labour relations board applications, unfair dismissal cases, human rights complaints, and WorkSafeBC matters.

Michael also has extensive experience in collective bargaining for unionized employers and provides legal seminars and training to clients on a range of workplace issues.

Outside of work, Michael is building memories with his family while exploring B.C.’s beaches and mountains.

Education

B.A., Political Science, University of British Columbia
LL.B., Dalhousie University

Year of call

British Columbia, 2006
Alberta, 2020

Publications

Federal and BC Governments Announce Day of Mourning on September 19, 2022: What Does this Mean for Employers?

Final Amendments to the B.C. Labour Relations Code, Now in Effect!

Proposed Amendments to the B.C. Labour Relations Code, First Reading

Broad Termination Clause and a Failure to Apply Prerequisites Results in a Bonus for Terminated Employee

Tailored Pre-Employment Testing Given the Green Light

Restricting Illegal Picketing – The “Flexible Wrongful Action Approach”