Samantha Sutherland-Archibald

Samantha Sutherland-Archibald is an associate at Turnpenney Milne LLP, practising in all areas of workplace law and conducting impartial workplace investigations. She acts for both employers and employees, and is dedicated to creating healthy, safe and productive work environments. She provides practical advice to employers on HR issues, accommodations, and workplace policies, and represents clients in wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, severance negotiations, and human rights disputes.

Hot Topics When ‘Back to the Office’ Becomes Constructive Dismissal: Lessons from the B.C. Court of Appeal

As many employers continue to implement or reinforce return-to-office policies in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal serves as an important reminder of the legal risks that can arise when altering established remote work arrangements.

BY Samantha Sutherland-Archibald

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