


Claire Wanhella is building a practice in employment and labour relations. She assists employers in multiple aspects of labour and employment law, including employment standards compliance, workplace issues relating to hiring and terminations, developing workplace policies, and the employment and labour aspects of corporate transactions.
Claire joined McMillan as a summer student in 2022 and completed her articles at the firm before being called to the British Columbia bar in 2024. Claire graduated from the Juris Doctor program at the University of Victoria (UVic) Faculty of Law. Prior to law school, Claire obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of British Columbia.
During her time at UVic, Claire competed in the Harold G. Fox Moot for Intellectual Property. She also had the pleasure of serving as President of UVic Law’s wine club, In Vino Veritas. Claire also volunteered as a Clinician for the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program operated out of UBC during her 1L summer.
In a recent British Columbia decision, an asset purchaser was held liable for the pre-closing employment-related liabilities of the vendor.
This program will provide an overview and discuss trending topics within the employment lifecycle and provide cross-country case law and legislative updates.
A recent BCCRT decision sheds light on what does (and does not) constitute constructive dismissal when an employee’s duties are subject to change.
The BC Pay Transparency Regulation, updated as of July 2, 2024, sets out clear guidelines for employers to follow when preparing pay transparency reports.
BCCA decisions revive support for Canadian data breach class actions after the viability of such proceedings was stifled by a trio of decisions from the ONCA.
Employers should ensure all terms of the employment contract are included in the initial offer to prevent an accidental contract with missing terms.
A recent BCSC decision provides an example of a remedy that a public body may seek if personal information in their custody is obtained without authorization.
The BCHRT provides guidance for employers faced with unreasonable requests to accommodate employees that would force the employers to experience undue hardship.
In a recent decision, the BCCA provides the clarity sought by employers and employees alike for what is needed for an enforceable termination provision.
This bulletin discuss new employer obligations proposed in Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024.
On April 30, 2024, Canada’s temporary waiver allowing international students to exceed 20 hours of work per week expired.
CIPO and the TCS announced a collaboration on promoting the awareness and use of intellectual property among Canadian SMEs, academia, and innovators.
As if November 1, 2023, employers will be required to disclose the expected salary or wage in all publicly advertised job listings.
Hotel faces employees' class action over employment benefit changes.
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