For the December 19, 2017 issue of Benefits Canada, Martha Porado spoke to various legal experts, including Kent Employment Law’s Trevor Thomas, about the recent Ontario Superior Court decision in Papp v. Stokes. One of the issues before the court was employee Adam Papp’s defamation claim against his former employer after the employer gave Papp a negative […]
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Why is sexual harassment not going away? (Erin Brandt quoted in Canadian HR Reporter)
For the November 27, 2017 issue of Canadian HR Reporter, Marcel Vander Wierr spoke to various legal and HR experts, including Kent Employment Law’s Erin Brandt, about the important role that human resources professionals and managers play in preventing and addressing workplace sexual harassment. For Erin’s insights on this timely topic, read the article here.
Employers brace for legal cannabis, liability issues (David Brown quoted in Vancouver Sun)
As Kent Employment Law lawyer David Brown explains to Shore, legal cannabis is a potential legal “quagmire” for employers and employees both.
We’re Hiring: Administrative Assistant / Receptionist – Kelowna (Part-Time)
Boutique law firms Kent Employment Law and Connect Family Law support their clients in all the traditional areas of employment and family law. How we offer that support, however, is anything but traditional. As our Kelowna practices continue to grow, it’s time to also grow our fabulous support team – someone who shares our passion […]
We’re Hiring: Employment Lawyer – Vancouver
Kent Employment Law is a progressive, boutique employment law firm with its Vancouver office located in the heart of Fairview. We are also proud to be the first Canadian law firm to be certified as a B Corp, after undergoing a rigorous assessment of our social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We are currently […]
We’re Hiring: Employment Lawyer – Kelowna
Kent Employment Law is a progressive, boutique employment law firm with its Okanagan office located in the heart of Kelowna. We are also proud to be the first Canadian law firm to be certified as a B Corp, after undergoing a rigorous assessment of our social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We are currently […]
Kent Employment Law Highlighted in Triple Pundit Article on Canadian B Corps (Oct 2017)
Canadian B Corps Stand Against Hate and Discrimination in the Workplace By Melissa Schweyer (for Triple Pundit) In a recent article for Triple Pundit highlighting four Canadian B Corps taking a stand against discrimination and hate, Melissa Schweyer speaks to Trevor Thomas about Kent Employment Law’s values and our commitment to diversity and inclusion. You […]
Severance liability, bad faith damages result of employer’s ambiguous standards (The Lawyer’s Daily)
Richard Johnson lends his insight on the Cottrill v. Utopia Day Spas and Salons Ltd. case relating to aggravated/bad faith damages in Lawyers Daily.
Kelowna Launch 2017: Recap
We were delighted to have a reason to play host to the Okanagan community last month at the official opening of our Kelowna office!
Employer Forum Recap: Engagement and Retention
Hosted by lawyer Trevor Thomas, February’s Forum focused on employee engagement and retention. We were joined by Danielle Allan, Finance Director at Allan Financial, and Casey Miller, President of 6 1/2 Consulting.
