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Farris LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2026 : British Columbia

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Farris has a full-service labour and employment practice, providing advice, counsel, and representation to our clients in all aspects of workplace law. 

We have broad experience representing employers in employment law disputes, including wrongful dismissal matters, disputes relating to restrictive covenants, disability related claims, discrimination and accommodation matters, Human Rights issues, employment and labour standards matters, privacy matters, and workers compensation issues. Our lawyers regularly represent our clients in Court and before administrative tribunals that apply employment-related statutes.

Our lawyers have vast experience in labour relations matters, acting before arbitrators, arbitration boards, and appearing in related judicial reviews and injunction applications before all levels of court and advising employers in a wide range of industries. We regularly act for employers with respect to grievance arbitration and collective agreement administration. Our lawyers conduct Labour Board hearings including applications for certification and decertification, unfair labour practices, variance, common employer and successorship issues. We assist clients with strikes and lockouts and the legal issues that can arise including picketing, ally and replacement workers. 

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  • Administrative & Regulatory Law
  • Appellate Advocacy
  • Arbitration
  • Professional Liability
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Insolvency & Financial Restructuring
  • Human Rights

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Employment & Labour - British Columbia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Farris offers a strong, full-service employment and labour practice in British Columbia. The firm has offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria and Surrey and is often selected to advise employers on both unionised and non-unionised workplace issues. It also frequently acts on employment contracts, strikes and lockouts, as well as unfair labour practice cases. The lawyers also have experience handling human rights complaints, notably when pertaining to allegations of discrimination. Telecommunications, real estate and education are among the diverse range of sectors from which the team's client base originates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Farris represented Devencore Company in successfully defending against a claim by a former real estate agent seeking a greater share of a real estate commission, bonus and damages for constructive dismissal.

Strengths

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  • Farris has vast knowledge and expertise in labour and employee relations.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

  • Farris has significant experience coupled with serious horsepower to deliver in time when in critical situations.

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  • The firm has strong knowledge of the current law and recent decisions, along with a keen understanding of business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael H. Korbin
    Michael H. Korbin

    Michael H. Korbin

    Michael Korbin is based in Vancouver and operates a robust contentious employment practice. He acts for clients based provincially and federally on a range of issues, from human rights discrimination claims to both unionised and non-unionised grievance arbitrations.

    • Michael provides the highest level of expertise with deep understanding of the business. He's also extremely sharp and personable.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
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