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

Bill 11, Employment Standards Amendment Act: BC Government to Restrict Employer’s Ability to Request Health Practitioner Notes for Employee Health, Illness, or Injury Related Leave

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”

In the Right Context, “Revelation of Character”, Including After-Acquired Cause Dating Back Years, Can Warrant Summary Dismissal

Undocumented Obligations: The Creation of an Oral Fixed Term Employment Contract

Aggravated Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Claims

Freedom of Association Now Protects the Right to Strike

Equal, not Better, Treatment: Accommodating Employees with Disabilities

Disabled Employee Entitled to Equal Treatment, Not Better Treatment

The Long and Difficult Road to Establish Just Cause for a Performance-Based Termination

New Amendments to Paid Sick Leave Under Employment Standards Act

Update on Five Paid Sick Days Under Employment Standards Act

ESA: Five Days Paid Personal Illness or Injury (Sick) Leave, as of January 1, 2022

Paid COVID-19 Leave Now, and Paid Sick Leave in 2022

COVID-19 Update – Extension of Temporary Layoff Period

Membership / Affiliations

Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE)

Listings / Rankings

Best Lawyers in Canada, 2025

Legal Assistant

Karen Marcoux
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