Grub in The Hub: Employment Contracts

Grub in The Hub: Employment Contracts

The session is an overview of basic employment law concepts and important clauses to include in various employment-related agreements. We will provide a template employment agreement, independent contractor agreement, and non-disclosure agreement which are specifically tailored for start ups in the technology sector. If you're an employee or a contractor and have any questions about your contract, our guest speakers will be able to provide insights into these questions.

Pizza is provided for all attendees!

For attendees who have dietary restrictions, we encourage you to
bring a bagged lunch or visit the cafeteria to ensure you have food
that meets your personal requirements.

Geoffrey Howard, Partner, Gowlings, specializes in the areas of employment and labour law, and civil litigation. He is the leader of the Employment and Labour Group for the Vancouver office.

Geoffrey has extensive experience in representing both employers and employees in all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment disputes in the courts and tribunals. He provides employment advice in connection with mergers and acquisitions, including executive employment and severance agreements. Geoffrey also advises on employment agreements, employment standards, termination of employment and human rights issues.

Geoffrey's litigation experience also involves a wide spectrum of corporate/commercial matters, such as construction, product liability, debtor/creditor and shareholders litigation. In his work for clients, he strives to combine regular client communication and follow-up with a proactive, cost-effective and creative approach to resolving employment problems and the litigation process.

Geoffrey practises in both English and French.

Christopher Munroe, Associate, Gowlings, maintains a broad civil litigation practice with a focus on labour and employment law. He regularly advises both employees and employers on employment agreements, employment standards, termination of employment and human rights issues.

Chris also has experience in creditor’s remedies, foreclosures and other commercial disputes. Chris has represented clients before B.C. Provincial and Supreme courts.

About Grub in The Hub:
Designed for busy tech entrepreneurs, Grub in The Hub offers bite-sized (pun intended!) information on useful day-to-day topics ranging from sales and marketing to 'selecting the right benefits program for your growing team' and delivers it for free during the lunch hour. Pizza is provided, and attendees are encouraged to eat while they learn.

If you have topics that you would like to see featured at future Grub in The Hub events, please email Ana at afong-marquez@bctia.org or phone 604.691.2395.

FAQs:
What is the cancellation policy?
All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

Will food be provided at this event?
No. We encourage attendees to bring a bagged lunch or visit the cafeteria to ensure they have food.