Deborah L. Cushing

Deborah practises labour and employment law, advising clients on a range of matters including wrongful dismissal, employment standards, business immigration, labour relations, and human rights issues.

Deborah attended law school following a career in human resources. She worked in labour relations in the public sector followed by experience as an employee relations manager in the financial industry.

Deborah works with clients in a wide range of sectors including mining, retail, hospitality, health care, government and non-profit.

Professional Activities

• Canadian Bar Association, Member
• BC Human Resources Management Association, Member
• Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute, Member

Bar Admissions

• British Columbia (2007)

Education

• University of Victoria (LL.B)
• University of British Columbia (Bachelor of Commerce)

• Provides advice on employment matters, such as wrongful dismissal, employment standards, salary and benefits administration, and human rights
• Provides advice on labour relations matters, such as collective agreement interpretation, progressive discipline and grievance resolution, and appears at arbitrations and labour relations board hearings
• Conducts harassment investigations and makes recommendations for resolution of harassment complaints
• Maintains a business immigration practice assisting employers with bringing foreign workers into Canada and assists workers with applications to become permanent residents
• Advises employers on pension issues, such as the interpretation of plan provisions and the application of provincial and federal legislation