KENT EMPLOYMENT LAW
1630 Pandosy Street, Suite 501, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1P7 DIRECTIONS
Since 2000
Here’s The Deal:
Kent Employment Law is an employment law firm with offices in Kelowna, Surrey, Vancouver, and Victoria. They advise companies and workers on employment-related legal issues, including employee agreements, severance packages, Employment Standards matters, disability, wrongful dismissal, and workplace harassment and discrimination. They provide their employee clients with education about workers' rights, guiding them through the legal process and supporting them in acquiring sustainable workplace results. They work with businesses of all sizes and help you create positive workplace change that will lead to employee engagement and retention. Kent Employment Law's firm comprises a progressive group of empowered, engaged, and proactive employment law advocates who have the essential legal experiences to solve your workplace problems. Their multilingual team is available to provide services to their clients in English, French, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.
SPECIALTY:
Recruiting and Hiring, Employment Contract Drafting, Policy Manual Development, Compensation Plans, Employment Disputes, Promotion and Demotion, Performance Management and Improvement, Managing Employee Absenteeism, Illness or Disability, Ending the Employment Relationship, Structuring Severance Packages & Workplace Human Rights
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DAVID M. BROWN - ASCENT EMPLOYMENT LAW
1433 St. Paul Street, #101, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E4 DIRECTIONS
Since 2013
Here’s The Deal:
David M. Brown is a co-founder and partner of Ascent Employment Law firm. He advises businesses on how they can create workplaces that flourish so they can realize their mission. David also fights for employees to ensure that every individual's workplace is a strong and positive pillar of personal identity. David has been a trusted employment advisor in the British Columbia Interior for many years. Whether you are an employer, an employee or an independent contractor, or are uncertain about your legal definition, Ascent Employment Law can help. With over 40 years of collective experience navigating and litigating employment and human rights issues, they understand today's workplaces and the issues you face. They practice only in the areas of law that apply to your work: employment, human rights, contractor engagements, labour & workers' compensation law. Ascent Employment's lawyers aim to improve the lives and businesses of those they serve using tailored, practical expertise & advice.
SPECIALTY:
Employment Agreements, Independent Contracts, Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition Agreements, Advice and Conduct of Workplace Investigations, Wrongful Dismissal Matters, Risk Management, Discriminatory and Prohibited Action Complaints, Human Rights Complaints, Breach of Contract Claims, Workplace Injuries & WorkSafeBC/WCB Claims
Price: Consultation $308 per hour
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SEAN PIHL Q.C. - PIHL LAW CORPORATION
1465 Ellis Street, #300, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3 DIRECTIONS
Since 1997
Here’s The Deal:
Sean Pihl Q.C. is one of the lead lawyers at Pihl Law Corporation. Sean gained his Law degree from Dalhousie Law School. He was called to the Bar in 1997 and practiced briefly in Vancouver. He has appeared at the Provincial, Supreme and Appellate Court levels and has extensive arbitration and mediation experience. Sean practices exclusively in civil litigation, emphasizing employment & labour law and construction/commercial litigation. Sean is a member of the Kelowna Bar Association. At Pihl Law, they are dedicated to putting their clients first by offering clear explanations and creative solutions to legal challenges. They support their clients through a collaborative team approach capitalizing on their combined wealth of knowledge and experiences. Whether you operate a large production facility with hundreds of employees or own a small family firm, Pihl Law can provide effective legal solutions that address your individual needs.
SPECIALTY:
Severance Issues, Unionized and Non-Unionized Environments, Grievance Arbitration, Termination, Workplace Policies, Human Rights Legislation, Allegations of Unfair Employment Practices, Employment Contracts, Standards and Agreements, Management & Pension Administration