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Overholt Law LLP is a Vancouver-based boutique firm providing high-quality advice and representation in the areas of employment and labour law. Our team is comprised of dedicated and committed professionals who help clients navigate through complex legal issues within the workplace.
Under the leadership of senior lawyer, Carman J. Overholt, K.C., our lawyers have built a solid reputation and proven track record for resolving employment and other legal disputes. We leverage our knowledge and skill as experienced litigators to deliver fair, effective solutions to issues that impact the everyday lives of our clients.
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Our firm is a true workplace law boutique. We practice in both employment and labour law. We have deep experience advising both employers and employees.
Having worked extensively on all sides of workplace disputes, we are able to offer comprehensive and creative solutions to even the most complex legal problems in the modern workplace.
Latest From Our Labour & Employment Law Blog
The power of a paper trail in employment disputes
We all hope for the best at work. Unfortunately, these hopes don't always pan out. You might find yourself caught in a workplace dispute, which may lead to increased stress and conflict, or financial losses. Thankfully, there are ways to protect yourself. One of the...
Investigating construction site accidents
If you work as a construction worker in Vancouver, you know that your job comes with inherent risks. From heights to heavy machinery, there are many potential hazards on a construction site. While safety protocols are in place to minimize these risks, accidents can...
5 common misconceptions about workplace accommodations in BC
Employees may require accommodation at work due to certain needs or protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code, and employers have a duty to accommodate. However, misconceptions about workplace accommodations often stop people from getting the help they need....
Effective Solutions
In The Full Range Of Workplace Issues
When you turn to our firm for assistance, we promise you straightforward advice and an intelligent, practical approach to resolving all types of workplace disputes including:
- Wrongful terminations
- Human rights complaints
- Issues arising in unionized environments
- Restrictive covenants
- Contracts and severance packages
- Workers’ Compensation matters
- Occupational health and safety issues
- Privacy issues