With over 20 years’ experience, Michael has specialized in representing both union and non-union employees experiencing issues including termination, severance negotiation, discriminatory treatment, placement on no-hire lists and workplace harassment.
Michael is an expert on employment issues in Canada’s North as he has worked extensively in Nunavut, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories since 2001. In particular, he has successfully represented clients in the public sector, municipal governments, health care and mining. Employment law in the North has its own unique features and Michael has honed his skills in navigating clients through those challenges.
Having handled hundreds of grievances, Michael also has considerable expertise in labour arbitration, both as a lawyer and as a qualified arbitrator.
Michael has a pragmatic approach to employment issues and he works with his clients to achieve their best result whether through negotiation or litigation.
Residing in Victoria, BC, Michael represents clients across British Columbia, Nunavut, the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
