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Stephanie D. Gutierrez *

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2009
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Stephanie Gutierrez has an active labour and human rights law practice in Vancouver. She represents unionized and non-unionized employers in a wide range of matters and disputes. Companies value Stephanie’s practical, client-centric and strategic advice.

Stephanie has significant expertise in labour relations, and regularly acts for employers before the Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, and labour arbitrators in wrongful dismissal actions, collective agreement interpretation disputes, discipline/termination matters, and issues arising from labour disputes.

Stephanie is highly sought after by employers for her expertise on hiring and termination, disciplinary matters, and workplace policies, employment agreements, post-employment competition, and bullying/harassment investigations.

Achievements

Client Work

  • Krystal Growth Partners in its acquisition of Huer Foods, [Deal - Krystal Growth Partners], Krystal Growth acquires Huer Foods to expand in the confectionery market.
  • British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v. Edward Schrenk, [Case - Edward Schrenk - Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada], Fasken acted as counsel for Edward Schrenk before the Supreme Court of Canada in this precedent setting case. Fasken argued on behalf of Mr. Schrenk that human rights legislation is thoughtfully crafted to create a system in which the party in a relationship of control and dependence with the c...
  • GM Resorts finalizes Grouse Mountain acquisition, [Deal - GM Resorts Limited Partnership], GM Resorts Limited Partnership, established by the Canadian investment and asset management company CM (Canada) Asset Management Co., Ltd., has purchased Grouse Mountain Resort in British Columbia Canada.   Welcoming over 1.3 million guests per year, Grouse Mountain Resort is a thriving four-s...

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of British Columbia
  • BA University of British Columbia

Community involvement

  • Co-Chair, Human Rights Section of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
  • Former Member, Board of Directors, Vancouver Bar Association
  • Former Member, Board of Directors, Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists (BC Chapter)

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Labour Law, Employment Law, Freedom of Information and Privacy Law, and Human Rights sections of the Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Vancouver Bar Association

Knowledge

  • Earnings from a Second/Side Job Constitute Mitigation Income (Sometimes)! | The HR Space, 3/7/2018
  • The Supreme Court of Canada Issues Landmark Decision on the Scope of Human Rights Legislation, 12/15/2017
  • Not all Relapses are Created Equal | The HR Space, 7/20/2015

Events

News

Publications

  • Not all relapses are created equal, 7/20/2015
  • Privacy Issues in the Labour Context: Finding the Balance, 9/24/2014
Article Not all relapses are created equal
Article Privacy Issues in the Labour Context: Finding the Balance

Speaking Engagements

  • 2015 Employment, Labour and Human Rights Law Update, 3/30/2016
  • Remaining Nameless: “Anonymization of the Complaint or Grievor in Published Decisions”, 2/12/2016
  • 2014 Employment, Labour and Human Rights Law Update, 1/21/2015
2015 Employment, Labour and Human Rights Law Update Labour Relations Practitioners Roundtable, HRMA location location Vancouver
Remaining Nameless: “Anonymization of the Complaint or Grievor in Published Decisions” Freedom of Information & Privacy Law and Human Rights Law Joint Section Meeting, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch location location Vancouver
2014 Employment, Labour and Human Rights Law Update Labour Relations Practitioners Roundtable, HRMA location location Vancouver

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