Ending the Employment Relationship 2025

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Breaking up is hard

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Last Kick at the Can Series 2025
Monday, December 8, 2025
Thursday, December 18, 2025

(Original webinar date: June 17, 2025)

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Who should attend: Lawyers and in-house counsel who do not specialize in employment law but advise clients on employment-related issues from time to time. This course may also be of interest to lawyers who are new to employment law, law firm administrators, human resource professionals, and anyone who is involved in the dismissal process of an employee.

Learning level: Fundamental

Led by experienced lawyers who specialize exclusively in employment law, this half-day course will explore best practices to avoid disputes when ending employment relationships and how to effectively manage disputes when they arise.

At this course, you will learn about:

when and how to terminate an employee with or without cause
what constitutes cause
what constitutes reasonable notice
claims that terminated employees can make against an employer
available defences and aggravating and mitigating factors

Join us to gain valuable insights into navigating these complex situations effectively.

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 hours (this course will contain a minimum of .5 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)

Course Chairs
Martin Sheard — Inlet Employment Law, Port Moody
Leigh Stansfield — Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP, Campbell River

*Last Kick at the Can 2025*
Rebroadcast	$289
Rebroadcast Articled Student	$139

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Course Chairs
Martin Sheard — Inlet Employment Law, Port Moody
Leigh Stansfield — Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP, Campbell River

About the Course Chairs
Martin Sheard founded Inlet Employment Law in June 2020.

He is an accomplished employment lawyer and has chosen to focus on plaintiff-side workplace sexual misconduct claims. Martin has appeared at every level of court in Canada, and has been successful counsel on numerous leading employment law cases. He advocated successfully for the rights of marginalized Canadians in the Supreme Court of Canada in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition. He has lectured at law schools. He has been quoted in the news and educational materials on a wide array of employment law issues. He is a past president of the employment law subsection of the Canadian Bar Association.

Leigh Stansfield is an associate at Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP. She practices in all areas of labour and employment law.

Prior to joining PCM, Leigh practiced with a leading criminal defence firm on Vancouver Island and was engaged in both trial and appellate advocacy. That experience enabled her to hone her analytical skills and develop a strong ability to advocate for her clients. She has appeared as counsel at both the Provincial and Supreme Court level.

Leigh received her law degree from the University of Victoria in 2017. Upon graduation, she was awarded the William R. McIntyre Medal for academic achievement and student leadership. Following graduation, Leigh completed a clerkship with the BC Supreme Court.

Before law school, Leigh completed her Bachelor of Arts at UBC, where she played five years for the varsity women's basketball team.

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Course Introduction and Land Acknowledgement (9:00 – 9:05)

Martin Sheard — Inlet Employment Law, Port Moody
Leigh Stansfield — Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP, Campbell River

How to Terminate the Employment Relationship (9:05 – 10:20)

terminating an employee with or without cause
procedure and etiquette for dismissing an employee
what constitutes reasonable notice
what terms do you include in the release
best practices leading up to the dismissal of an employee

Martin Sheard — Inlet Employment Law, Port Moody
Leigh Stansfield — Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP, Campbell River

Q&A and Discussion (10:20 – 10:30)

BREAK (10:30 – 10:45)

What Happens After the Employment Relationship Ends (10:45 – 11:50)

possible claims terminated employees can bring
available defences, aggravating and mitigating factors
tips for managing and resolving disputes
how to protect corporate reputation

Martin Sheard — Inlet Employment Law, Port Moody
Leigh Stansfield — Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP, Campbell River

Q&A and Closing Comments (11:50 – 12:00)

Martin Sheard — Inlet Employment Law, Port Moody
Leigh Stansfield — Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP, Campbell River

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