Lou Poskitt

Bar of British Columbia, 2010
JD, University of Victoria, 2009
BA (Honours), Religious Studies, University of Waterloo, 2006
French Culinary Diploma, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, 2000
Member Human Rights Law, Employment Law, and Workplace Investigations section, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch

Complex allegations of sexual misconduct against a regulated professional
Cross allegations of bullying and harassment in a unionized workforce
Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct in various post-secondary institutions
Various allegations of discrimination
Various allegations of serious policy breaches in various unionized workforces
General concerns about workplace culture and employee retention
Allegations of egregious off-duty conduct

Various human rights claims in the context of employment or provision of service
Grievance arbitration involving dozens of allegations of breach of policy spanning several years
Human rights complaint on behalf of a private post-secondary institution
Certification applications at the Labour Relations Board
Human rights complaint on behalf of a private post-secondary institution
Certification applications at the Labour Relations Board
Wrongful dismissal claims against various BC First Nations

Severance packages on behalf of employers exiting employees of varying levels of seniority
Resolution of various labour grievances including termination grievances and policy grievances
Settlements of wrongful dismissal claims on behalf of employers across multiple industries

Large national employers as well as small business on drafting and implementing various policies including bullying/harassment policies, conflict of interest policies, social media and consent to use of image policies
High tech employers in drafting employment contracts for remote employees across multiple jurisdictions
High tech employers in drafting employment contracts for remote employees across multiple jurisdictions
Small and large employers dealing with workplace harassment complaints and provided guidance on the implementation of recommendations flowing from investigation reports
A professional service employer in the investigation of various allegations of impropriety against a senior employee
Various restaurant industry clients in structuring contracts, policies, and benefits
Various clients across industries on performance management and workplace accommodations
Several Modern Treaty Nations on jurisdictional issues relating to their employees

“Workplace Scans”, Regional Employers Symposium, October 2023
“Environmental Scans, Workplace Assessments, Cultural Scans – What on Earth are we Talking About” CLEBC, May 2023
“Employment Law 101”, Bread and Butter Collective, April 2022
“Reimagining the Wheel: A Student-Centred Articling/Summer Experience”, CBAB, February 2022
“Accommodation in the Workplace”, CPHRT BC & Yukon, September 2021
“Employment Law 101”, AFOA Canada, September 2021
“Creating a Culture of Mental Health as a Small/Medium Employer”, CLEBC, September 2021
“Implications of the Decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.”, CLEBC May, 2017

“Human Rights Issues in Post-Secondary Education”, The Handbook of Canadian Higher Education