Stephen has been Managing Director of Worksafe since January 2020. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Stephen has extensive experience as an advocate for social and economic justice – his career has been dedicated to working on economic inequality, poverty, gender equality and the environment. Stephen has also worked as a cleaner, house painter, busser, paralegal, editor and fundraiser. He graduated from Yale University (after being briefly banned for his involvement in anti-apartheid divestment activities) and UC Hastings Law School (where he worked with Ralph Abascal at the CRLA on a litigation against Provo. 187). She has experience in developing and executing loss prevention projects and security initiatives, delivering strong results and services through effective systems and processes, project delivery, business planning, and financial, risk and people management. His leadership philosophy is based on trust, collaboration and building high-performing teams. We see all angles. Unlike other management consultants or law firms, our group`s broad and diverse knowledge base spans the entire spectrum of employment law.

Not only do we deal with unlawful dismissals and human rights issues for employers, but we are also the only group east of the Fraser River that also works in the areas of employment law, WorkSafeBC, health and safety, employment insurance and CPP, administrative law, disability insurance and shareholder disputes. There is no area of the workplace that we cannot help with. And we take care of all cases, big or small. We are versatile. Just as our knowledge is vast, so are our capabilities. We prefer to resolve disputes as early as possible through sound advice, guidance and planning. In this regard, we are trusted advisors and competent negotiators. However, if the other side is not willing to settle the matter fairly, we put on our robes and go to court. We are experienced litigators at all levels of court and know the rules and regulations of each federal and state court in the workplace. If the court`s decision is not positive, we also have experience with judicial review.

We are experienced. Recent changes in the legal industry are creating many new employment lawyers. We have been doing this for a long time and have over 65 years of experience between the four members of our team. We are local. We live in the communities we serve. We care about these communities and participate in them every day by participating in local events, chambers of commerce and pro bono activities. Living and working locally allows us to offer the quality of service of a downtown law firm at affordable prices. Legally secure contracts and directives are effective instruments that help create transparency and predictability in the workplace. Our team can help you develop flexible contracts and policies that are consistent with your brand and culture, as well as protect your business and minimize liability. Our Employment and Labour group works closely with local businesses, management and human resources professionals to develop and maintain clear and useful contracts, policies and work manuals to help them deal with existing issues or employee complaints. Often, through careful planning, employers can avoid these issues together, as well as the high legal costs associated with resolving a lawsuit.

Information for legal practitioners representing employees, claimants and employers appealing a review decision in a claim matter. At KSW Rechtsanwälte, our Labour and Employment Group is committed to taking a thorough approach when it comes to advising employers on matters relating to employees, personnel law as well as disciplinary measures and dismissals if necessary. We take the time to understand your business and goals and answer your questions. Our goal is to find a solution that offers the best possible result with the least possible stress and at a reasonable cost. Some of the services we can offer include: In 2010, Jora returned to the non-profit world by joining Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) as Senior Counsel, where she was part of the litigation team for Dukes v. Walmart and Mansourian v. UC Regents. She was also the Campaign Director for ERA`s Marginalis Women Worker campaign. Our skilled team of employment lawyers have an excellent reputation in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley and take an innovative approach to handling cases. Our experienced lawyers advise small, medium and large local businesses across British Columbia on all labour law matters. Browse the different tabs for a complete description of our services. Our Employment lawyers are based in Abbotsford, Surrey, Langley and Vancouver.

Our group`s lead health and safety team, made up of lawyers and paralegals, provides employers with advice on workplace safety, British Columbia`s Workers Compensation Act and OHS regulations. Our team understands that WCB claims issues can be stressful and overwhelming for businesses. Our team keeps abreast of industry trends and case law to meet the needs of our clients. WorkSafeBC manages procedures and protocols related to employee benefits under the Workers` Compensation Act. Employee claims result in increased premiums on top of employers` overtime. But many companies don`t realize that there are many ways to handle claims to prevent a minor injury from becoming longer and more costly. Our team strives to understand your organization`s specific needs, provide cost-effective advice, and reduce the cost of workplace injury claims through prevention, return-to-work initiatives, careful case management, and direct intervention.