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Employment Law 2025/2026

April 23, 2026

Summary of Meetings: Employment Law

Number of Meetings Held: 4

May 19, 2026
Key US and Canadian Immigration Considerations for Employers & their Lawyers
Guest Speakers: Susan Martyn, Counsel, Harris & Company LLP, and Kate Lopez Ley, Partner, Cowan Miller & Lederman
Synopsis: US immigration attorney, Kate Lopez Ley, Partner, Cowan Miller & Lederman, and Canadian immigration lawyer, Susan Martyn, Counsel, Harrison and Company, discuss key cross-border immigration issues faced by employers and workers today.
Online Registration: TBD

February 24, 2026
Independent/Dependent Contractor Update

Guest Speakers: Andrew Hefford, Roper Greyell, and Jenson Leung, KSW Lawyers
Synopsis: Andrew Hefford and Jenson Leung discuss the assessment of a worker's status as an employee, independent contractor, or dependent contractor. In addition to reviewing caselaw updates, our presenters provide an overview of the law, and discuss considerations when representing companies vs workers.
Online Registration: 134

November 26, 2025
Employment Standards Branch Update

Guest Speaker: Michael Thompson, Program Advisor, BC Government of Canada
Synopsis: Michael Thompson, Program Advisor, Government of Canada, provides an update on recent developments in the Employment Standards Branch processes and procedures, including the early resolution meeting process.
Online Registration: 126

October 29, 2025
Tips for Counsel Advising and Representing Parties in Workplace and Regulatory Investigations

Guest Speaker: Cherolyn Knapp, Knapp Resolutions, and Robyn Gervais, Lawyer/Investigator, Gervais Law Corporation. Moderated by Erin Brandt
Synopsis: Cherolyn Knapp, Knapp Resolutions, and Robyn Gervais, Lawyer/Investigator, Gervais Law Corporation, provide practical insights into what parties can expect from a procedurally fair investigation.
Online Registration: 140