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Our Employment and Labour team represents employers in both private and public sectors across Canada. The team is based in six key Canadian markets including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City.

The team regularly advises on both provincial matters as well as leading cases at the federal level. We also act for major players in the federal sphere, large energy companies, universities, infrastructure organizations and pharma companies.

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Employment & Labour - British Columbia

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The Vancouver office of Norton Rose Fulbright houses a robust employment and labour practice, which advises on a broad spectrum of matters. Its lawyers are regularly selected by employers to assist with collective agreements, human rights claims and labour disputes. The team's further experience includes advising on strike contingency planning and issues concerning pensions. The firm has a broad client base that includes government entities, municipalities, regulatory authorities and healthcare providers, among others. It is further noted for its growing expertise in areas such as workplace mental health, post-employment restrictive covenants and alcohol and drug testing.

Work Highlights

  • Norton Rose Fulbright acted for Aquatrans Distributors on its labour, employment and occupational health and safety matters in British Columbia and Alberta, including employment policies and grievances.

Strengths

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The team is extremely knowledgeable on BC laws and regulations and has the ability to quickly assess potential legal issues and come up with creative solutions.

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The NRF team is quick to respond and is well-versed in employment law.

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Norton Rose offers strategic help and gives detailed answers to questions.

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The firm is incredible, very supportive and its communication is fantastic.

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Notable Practitioners

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Herb Isherwood
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Herb Isherwood
3
Band 3

Herb Isherwood is a well-regarded Vancouver-based lawyer and the national chair of Norton Rose Fulbright's employment and labour group. He has a vast range of experience across the full gamut of labour and employment law. His clients include notable entities in the education, maritime and telecoms industries.

Herb has supported us through many complex issues and is thorough, strategic and prompt.

Herb is very responsive and provides great support to our business.

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Taryn Mackie
4
Taryn Mackie
4
Band 4

Taryn Mackie is based in Vancouver. She advises a wide range of clients on policy grievances, collective agreements and workplace investigations.

Taryn is wonderful, really practical and provides really strong support.

It is always a pleasure working with Taryn. She is knowledgeable and always available.

Taryn is great to work with - she is pragmatic and professional.

She is very knowledgeable, a great sounding board and very supportive to others that aren't as familiar with labour relations.

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Andrew Schafer
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Andrew Schafer
5
Band 5

Andrew Schafer is partner and local chair of Norton Rose Fulbright's employment and labour group in Vancouver. He capably advises on a wide range of labour and employment issues, including litigation, as well as expertise on pensions.

Andrew is clearly an expert in employment law and a very strong advocate.

Andrew Schafer is excellent, he is my go-to for tricky situations and gives clear and actionable advice.

We enjoy working with Andrew, he is knowledgeable, pragmatic and keen to assist us in meeting our goals.

He is always available to support and provides guidance in a succinct and timely manner.

Andrew provides trusted and sound advice.

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Chanelle Wong
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Chanelle Wong
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Up and Coming

Chanelle Wong is based in Vancouver and is experienced acting for employers on a variety of matters, including on workplace investigations and wrongful dismissal claims.

Chanelle is an incredible communicator.

Chanelle is thorough in her responses, prompt and provides alternatives to consider. I appreciate the thoughtfulness of her advice.

She has been absolutely wonderful and extremely helpful.

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Employment & Labour
Herb Isherwood
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Herb Isherwood
3
Band 3
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Taryn Mackie
4
Taryn Mackie
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Band 4
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Andrew Schafer
5
Andrew Schafer
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Band 5
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Chanelle Wong
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Chanelle Wong
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Up and Coming
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