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A Warm Welcome to Our 2025 Summer Students
We’re excited to welcome our 2025 summer students to Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP! Hannah Walline returns to the firm as our 2L summer student after a successful summer with us last year. We’re delighted to have her back and we look forward to seeing her continue to expand her legal skills and experience. Hannah is […]
Congratulations to our newest Associate, Justine Pileggi!
We are excited to share that Justine Pileggi is now an Associate at Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP. Justine brings a rich academic and professional background to our team. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and French, followed by a Master’s in French from the University of Toronto. Her interest in labour and employment […]
Proposed Employment Standards Act Amendment – Elimination of Sick Note Requirement
On April 15, 2025, the Minister of Labour introduced Bill 11, which seeks to amend the Employment Standards Act (“ESA’) by removing the ability of employers to request sick notes from employees for short-term absences from the workplace. This proposal is aimed at reducing the administrative burden on health-care practitioners in British Columbia. Currently under […]
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP Lawyers Ranked in The 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is delighted to share that six of our lawyers are recognized in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (CLLD) rankings for British Columbia (Vancouver and Victoria). Our lawyers are ranked as leading practitioners in Employment Law, Labour Relations, Labour Law, Workers’ Compensation, and Workplace Human Rights. The CLLD identifies leading practitioners […]
Plaintiff’s Wrongful Dismissal Action Backfires, Court Orders Employee to Pay Damages to Employer
Just cause termination can be difficult to prove, but when the employee holds fiduciary duties and breaches them, the Courts are more likely to uphold the dismissal. Additionally, if the employee’s misconduct caused the employer a loss, they may end up owing the employer money. In Ryan-Lewis v Penticton Indian Band, 2024 BCSC 1968, the BC […]
Marcia McNeil elected Bencher for the Law Society of British Columbia in the County of Victoria
Congratulations to Marcia McNeil, on her election as Bencher for the Law Society of British Columbia County of Victoria. The role of a bencher is crucial as it involves making decisions that shape the legal profession and uphold its standards. As Marcia noted in her candidate’s statement, the Law Society is entering a period of transition. […]
Jurisdictional Issues for Employers with Remote/Hybrid Workers
Remote and hybrid work offers employers many advantages, including lower overhead, the ability to recruit highly qualified candidates from other jurisdictions, and improved employee-morale. However, it can also have many pitfalls if not carefully considered and planned, particularly at the time the relationship is formed. As we approach five years from the onset of the […]
Congratulations to our newest Associate, Armina Birdi!
We are excited to share that Armina Birdi has joined Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP as an Associate. Armina is no stranger to labour relations. Before heading to law school, Armina earned a BBA (Human Resources Management), completed a Master of Industrial Relations, and worked for several years as a labour relations professional, gaining experience in […]
PCM Lawyers once again on Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms.
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is proud to share that our firm has been recognized on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2025. The complete list can be viewed on the Globe and Mail website. The Globe and Mail list covers 30 practice areas, and firms are included based on recommendations made […]
Partners Recognized in Chambers Canada 2025
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is proud to announce that three of our partners —Dean Crawford, K.C., Craig Munroe, and Paul Pulver— have been recognized in the Chambers Canada Guide 2025 for their work in Employment & Labour Law. Employment & Labour Rankings Commitment to Excellence in Employment & Labour Law Our Chambers ranking highlights our dedication to providing […]
Labour and Employment Associate – (Victoria / Remote)
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is one of Canada’s leading labour and employment boutiques, providing trusted advice to many well-known local, national and international employers. The firm’s lawyers are acknowledged by Lexpert, Chambers Canada, Benchmark, Who’s Who and Best Lawyers as leaders in employment, labour, human rights and workers compensation. The firm has a vibrant practice […]
Our Team is Growing!
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is pleased to announce the return of PCM alumna Suzanne Solsona and the arrival of new associate Kelsey Croft. Suzanne Solsona is no stranger to Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP. She originally joined us in 2003, working with our team for 2 years before heading abroad to start her own company. Suzanne […]
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP Lawyers Recognized in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyer in Canada™
We are proud of our team’s inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, with all partners and senior counsel being recognized by our peers. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded as a significant achievement and reflects Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP’s ongoing commitment to excellent client service. We are honoured to be […]
Meet Carly Beatty, Director of Operations
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is pleased to introduce Carly Beatty, our new Director of Operations. Carly has worked in the legal industry for over 15 years. She brings a wealth of experience to our firm, having excelled in front-line litigation support and office coordination in both small and national firm settings.Her recognized leadership ability and […]
New Regulations for App-Based Gig Workers in BC
The BC provincial government has announced new regulations under the Employment Standards Act which will come into effect on September 3, 2024. These regulations will provide new protections for app-based gig workers, including a minimum wage of $20.88 for engaged time. These protections will apply to people who accept assignments through app-based ride-hailing and delivery […]
Career Opportunities for Mid to Senior Level Labour and Employment Associates – Vancouver/Victoria/Remote
Due to considerable client growth and demand, we are seeking to add two to three mid-to-senior level associates, based in either our Vancouver or Victoria offices. We have successfully and fully integrated an associate working remotely and are open to remote working arrangements for the right candidate living outside of the Lower Mainland or Greater […]
Craig Munroe recognized as Thought Leader in Labour, Employment & Benefits – Canada in Who’s Who Legal 2024
We are pleased to congratulate our partner Craig Munroe on being recognized by Lexology, WWL, as a Thought Leader for his unique insight and expertise in advising clients in labour, employment and benefits law matters. WWL Thought Leaders are comprised of leading private practice lawyers and consulting experts identified through extensive research, including interviews with […]
Paul Pulver recognized in Benchmark Litigation Canada 2024
We are pleased to congratulate our Partner, Paul Pulver, on being recognized as a Litigation Star for his work in labour and employment law in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada.
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP Lawyers Ranked in The 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is proud to announce that six of our lawyers are recognized in The 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory rankings for British Columbia. In addition, our firm is ranked in Lexpert’s 2024 Labour Relations, Employment & Pensions Lawyers Who’s Who: Vancouver. Our lawyers are ranked as Leading Vancouver Practitioners in Employment Law, […]
Canadian Lawyer ranks Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP among Top Labour and Employment Law Firms
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is proud to announce that our firm has been ranked among the top labour and employment law firms for 2024-25 by Canadian Lawyer magazine. Read the full announcement here: Top Labour and Employment Law Firms in Canada
Changes to Termination Notice Period for Federal Employers
By Armina Birdi (Articled Student) Recently, the federal government announced amendments to the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”) which will come into effect February 01, 2024. These amendments will increase the minimum notice of termination required for individual terminations under section 230 of the Code. Currently, section 230 (1) of the Code states that employers […]
Statutory Update: Pay Transparency Act Reporting Requirements
Marino Sveinson & Armina Birdi (LR Advisor) The Pay Transparency Regulation is now law. The Regulation details the information that affected employers must include in their annual pay transparency reports. For background please see our prior bulletins about the statutory requirements implemented this year pursuant to the Pay Transparency Act (“PTA”) that affect employers in British […]
PCM Lawyers on Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is pleased to announce that our firm has been recognized on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024. The complete list can be viewed on the Globe and Mail website. The Globe and Mail list was curated from recommendations made by lawyers (peer-to-peer survey) and clients (corporate […]
Pay Transparency Act Update
In a previous post, we wrote about the introduction of the BC Pay Transparency Act (the “Act”) which came into force on May 11, 2023. The Act imposed various requirements on employers in BC that apply in stages in an attempt to address the pay gap, which negatively and disproportionately impacts women and gender and […]
B.C. Introduces the Pay Transparency Act
On March 7, 2023, the B.C. government introduced Bill 13 – Pay Transparency Act. The Bill received Royal Assent on May 11, 2023, and all provisions of the Act came into force on that same day except for section 2 (the provision on job postings) which will come into force on November 1, 2023. The […]
Bill 24 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Not Covered by the “Meet or Exceed” Test for Collective Agreements
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is now required to be observed regardless of collective agreement provisions. On May 11, 2023, Bill 24 received Royal Assent in the B.C. Legislature. Part 5 of the Bill amends section 3 of the B.C. Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) such that the “meet or exceed” test for […]
Webinar June 13, 2023: Cross-Country Legal Update: Employment Contracts and Remote Work
As workplaces emerge from the pandemic, employers across Canada continue to face unique challenges and new expectations. Advocates for Employers of Canada (AEC) has assembled a panel of knowledgeable speakers from coast to coast for a 2-hour webinar on June 13, 2023 to discuss the latest updates in Canadian labour and employment law. Our partner […]
Province’s minimum wage set to increase by over a dollar
Yesterday, the Province announced that British Columbia’s minimum wage for workers will be increasing from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour on June 1, 2023. The increase is based on British Columbia’s average inflation rate in 2022, which was 6.9%. The Government has also indicated an ongoing commitment to tie annual minimum wage increases to inflation. […]
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP Lawyers Ranked as Leading Practitioners in The 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert®
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is proud to announce that seven of our lawyers were recognized in The 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory rankings for British Columbia earlier this month. Lexpert® Canada recognizes the country’s leading practitioners and firms. Being “Lexpert-ranked” is an acknowledgement of excellence by our peers and colleagues. We are honoured that our lawyers have […]
BC to make National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a Statutory Holiday
On February 7, 2023, the BC government introduced Bill 2, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to recognize September 30 as a public holiday. Once passed, the Bill will amend the Employment Standards Act to include the day as the 11th provincial statutory holiday. September 30 is already recognized as a holiday for federal employees, […]
Congratulations to the Victoria Chamber of Commerce on 160 Years!
160 years of serving the southern Vancouver Island business community is no small feat. Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is proud to be a member of this dynamic organization. The Chamber is dedicated to building connections among Island entrepreneurs and innovative organizations and advocating for initiatives at all levels of government in BC to support the […]
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP recognized on The Globe and Mail annual list of Canada’s Best Lawyers 2023
PCM Lawyers is pleased to be listed among the law firms recognized on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Lawyers 2023 for our work in Labour & Employment law. The awards list was announced on November 15, 2022, and can be viewed on the Globe and Mail website here. The Canada’s Best Lawyers list was curated based on […]
Human Rights Tribunal Denies Application Alleging Discrimination Based on Creed Related to Mandatory Vaccine Policy
Negina Khalil On September 29, 2022, in Brown v. Planet Fitness (Dundas), the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissed an application alleging discrimination based on creed with respect to a mandatory vaccine policy. The decision was made following a hearing in writing. The applicant alleged that they were denied access to the facility because of […]
Webinar Alert: “Year in Review: Labour & Employment Legal Updates from Across Canada,” November 15, 2022
Although the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have started to subside, the past year has been marked by upheaval in the personal and professional lives of workers across the country. In turn, Canadian employers continue to face new and emerging challenges to their businesses. On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, PDT), […]
Webinar Replay: Post-Pandemic Workforce Management: What HR and LR Professionals Need to Know
Join Marcia McNeil and a panel of experienced counsel from Advocates for Employers of Canada for a discussion of Post-Pandemic Workforce Management. The panel addresses current employment issues, important legal developments, and practical strategies to help employers successfully navigate the new world of work. Topics include the following: Recording – Post-Pandemic Workforce Management from FWTA […]
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP Lawyers Recognized in the 17th Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada
Congratulations to Susan Arnold, Dean Crawford, KC, Marcia McNeil, Craig Munroe, Paul Pulver, Peter Sheen, Marino Sveinson, and Jessica Thomson for being recognized by their peers and listed in the 17th Edition of Best Lawyers in CanadaTM in the fields of Labour and Employment Law. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients […]
Temporary changes to the performance of job duties may not amount to constructive dismissal
In certain circumstances, an employer may temporarily change how an employee performs the duties of their job and it will not be considered constructive dismissal. In constructive dismissal cases, an employee must prove the employer evinced an intention to no longer be bound by the employment contract, and the employee can do so in one […]
Refusal to comply with face mask policy was repudiation, not constructive dismissal
Benke v Loblaw Companies Limited, 2022 ABQB 461 (CanLII) In this case, a grocery store employee, Mr. Benke, refused to comply with a municipal bylaw requiring face masks in public premises and his employer’s policy requiring face masks to be worn at the workplace. The court determined the employee’s refusal to perform his job in […]
Non-Disparagement Clause Upheld
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP recently represented a Municipal Police Board (the “Board) in an arbitration decision which determined that a non-disparaging comments clause in a Settlement Agreement between the Board, a Police Association (the “Union”), and a Former Police Constable (FPC), was enforceable 17 years after the Agreement was originally signed. The Arbitrator determined that […]
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP featured in the 2022 Lexpert® “Who’s Who” ranking of Employment and Labour Relations Law Firms in Vancouver
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP is proud to be recognized as a leading labour and employment law firm in the 2022 Lexpert® rankings for Vancouver. Since 1994, Lexpert® Canada surveys have recognized the country’s leading lawyers and law firms based on peer ratings and nominations. This achievement reflects the work and dedication of our entire team […]
Single-step Union Certification Receives Royal Assent and Comes into Effect
Bill 10, the Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2022, was introduced by the Government of British Columbia on April 6, 2022. On June 2, 2022, Bill 10 received Royal Assent and is now in effect. As a result, business can expect significant changes to the bargaining unit certification process. The new amendments to the Labour […]
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP joins the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) as their first law firm partner
We are excited to announce that Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP has joined the South Island Prosperity Project (SIPP) as the first law firm member in their regional economic alliance. SIPP acts as an integrator of leaders and sectors to create key partnerships with the goal of collectively nurturing a more innovative, diversified, inclusive and sustainable economy. SIPP […]
Webinar Alert: June 7, 2022 – Post-Pandemic Workforce Management: What HR and LR Professionals Need to Know
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the nature of how work is done. What will the post-pandemic workforce look like across Canada? What new obligations and risks exist for Canadian employers? On June 7, 2022, Marcia McNeil of our office will join a panel of experienced counsel from Advocates for Employers of Canada to provide a seminar […]
Who’s Who Legal names Craig Munroe one of Canada’s thought leaders in Labour & Employment law 2022
We are delighted to announce that Craig Munroe has been recognized as a Canadian thought leader in the 2022 edition of Who’s Who Legal for labour and employment law. Who’s Who Legal publications feature over 27,000 of the world’s leading private practice lawyers and consulting experts. WWL reports are based on extensive research, including interviews […]
BC Hydro’s Mandatory Vaccine Policy was Reasonable, but Threat of Discipline was Not
A recent arbitration decision, BC Hydro and Power Authority v International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 258, 2022 CanLII 25764 (BC LA), determined that BC Hydro’s mandatory vaccine policy was reasonable but the threat of discipline against those who remained unvaccinated was not. The decision is the first in BC to consider a mandatory COVID-19 […]
B.C. Government Re-Introduces Automatic Union Certification
On April 6, 2022, the Government of British Columbia introduced Bill 10 to amend the Labour Relations Code (the “Code”). The proposed changes to the Code will re-introduce a single-step certification process which enables unions to be certified, without a vote, where 55% or more employees in the proposed bargaining unit have signed union cards. […]
The Minimum Wage in British Columbia Will Increase on June 1, 2022
The minimum wage in British Columbia will increase from $15.20 to $15.65 as of June 1, 2022. The BC Provincial Government calculated the increase based on a 2.8% average inflation rate. It appears the current provincial government intends to increase the minimum wage each year in accordance with an annual inflation rate. Since 2018, the […]
Eight Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP Lawyers Recognized as Leading Practitioners in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Congratulations to Susan Arnold, Dean Crawford, QC, Pat Gallivan, QC, Marcia McNeil, Craig Munroe, Paul Pulver, Peter Sheen, and Marino Sveinson for once again being recognized by their peers and listed in the 2022 Edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory rankings and awards are well-recognized in the legal community, […]
Ontario Labour Relations Board held Union Acted Properly in Representing Unvaccinated Healthcare Employees
Ontario’s labour legislation, like British Columbia’s, provides an opportunity for union members to bring complaints against their union to the Labour Relations Board asserting that the union did not properly represent their interests. On January 10, 2022, the Ontario Labour Relations Board dismissed the complaint of several unvaccinated healthcare personal support workers. The Board held that […]
Surreptitious Recording of a Co-Worker was Just Cause for Dismissal
In Shalagin v Mercer Celgar Limited Partnership, 2022 BCSC 112, the BC Supreme Court dismissed an employee’s wrongful dismissal lawsuit on the basis that the employee’s secret recordings of his co-workers was just cause for his termination given the effect on the relationship of trust between employer and employee. Takeaways The employment relationship depends on […]
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