Law in service of
people and business

At Greyston Law Corporation, we see employment law as more than rules and risk. It’s about people, relationships and trust.

We combine the depth of big-firm experience with the warmth and attentiveness of a boutique practice, so employers and employees can make sound decisions—without losing sight of their values, culture, business or professional goals.

ABOUT GREYSTON

From Canada’s top firms to founding my own, my mission is simple: deliver clarity and confidence in every workplace challenge.

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Thelma Zindoga,
Founder and Counsel

  • Hi, I am Thelma, the founder of Greyston Law Corporation, a boutique law firm that focuses on employment law. I work with general counsel, HR leaders, owner-managed businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to help them with complex employment issues. My goal is to provide practical advice that meets each client's unique needs while working together in a thoughtful way.

    I have gained valuable experience at well-known law firms, such as Lawson Lundell LLP, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, McMillan LLP, and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. This experience has taught me what excellent legal service looks like. I understand the importance of expertise, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to clients. At Greyston Law, I am excited to bring this commitment to a smaller practice, where building and maintaining strong relationships is a priority.

    My background in litigation enables me to approach workplace issues with a comprehensive understanding of litigation strategies, allowing me to carefully assess potential challenges and identify tangible risks. While my preference is to minimize litigation, I remain fully prepared to engage in it should the need arise, ensuring that my clients feel both protected and empowered in the process.

    My practice covers many areas, including recruitment, job offers and separations, workplace investigations, wrongful dismissal claims, human rights, occupational health and safety, employee privacy, and strategic planning during transactions. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and support you with any employment law matters you may have text goes here

  • Chambers Canada Legal Guide – 2025–2026 (Employment & Labour)

    The Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch – (2025–2026: Labour and Employment Law); (2022-2026: Corporate and Commercial Law Litigation)

  • Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2018

  • University of Cape Town, LL.B, 2006

    National on Accreditation (NCA)—Federation of Law Societies of Canada, Certificate of Qualification, 2015

A guided, grounded, and collaborative process.

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

1. Listen and Understand

We begin by getting to know you and the pressures you’re facing.

2. Clarify the Path

We outline your options in plain language, highlighting risks, opportunities, and our recommended path forward.

3. Implement with Confidence

We support you in implementing decisions—drafting documents, strategizing communications, and guiding key conversations.

4. Partner for the Long Term

As you or your organization evolves, we’re there as a trusted, ongoing sounding board on employment issues.

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Why I founded Greyston Law Corporation

Founding Greyston, which pays homage to my Zimbabwean roots, was a deliberate move toward greater professional authenticity and deeper connection with my clients.

After years in large-firm settings, I wanted to build a practice that combined top-tier legal expertise with the flexibility, responsiveness, and personal connection of a boutique. 

Greyston Law allows me to work closely with general counsel, HR teams, owner-managed businesses, and non-profit organizations who value candour, practicality, and partnership. It provides me with the flexibility to assist employee clients with balancing the dynamics of the employer-employee relationship.

My approach is simple: I listen carefully to understand your issue and your risk tolerance, then offer practical and well-grounded advice you can act on. Whether we’re redesigning policies, navigating a sensitive investigation, managing a senior executive’s exit, or assessing the people side of a transaction, my goal remains the same: to help you.

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I never forget that behind every “file” is an organization or individual facing constantly shifting economic realities, people, stories, and futures. This perspective influences how I practise and is central to my service through Greyston Law.

Clients come to Greyston Law for the legal advice—and stay for the experience of feeling supported, heard and understood.

HOW I SHOW UP

Clients often tell me they appreciate my blend of strength and warmth: I am firm where it matters, calm under pressure, and always willing to have the difficult conversations that others might avoid. I see every file as more than just a legal issue, it’s also a leadership opportunity that reveals and shapes your organization’s values or a personal opportunity to restore professional self-worth.

I bring a steady, solutions-focused presence and work collaboratively with your team, so you feel supported. You’ll never receive advice that’s purely academic or so hedged you don’t know what to do with it. My goal is to make complex issues feel manageable and to leave you feeling more confident than when you first picked up the phone.

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My faith and my family keep me grounded and remind me why the human side of workplace law matters so deeply. Outside of work, some of my favourite downtime guilty pleasures include planning curated game nights for my family and friends, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, catching up on my favourite reality TV series, gardening, creating personal styling and home décor storyboards, working on my tennis and golf games, and in the winter, trying to stay upright as long as possible on my snowboard.

LIFE AFTER HOURS

  • Greyston Law Corporation is a boutique employment law firm for employers in British Columbia. We partner with businesses of all sizes—from early-stage startups to large, multi-jurisdictional organizations—to help them manage the full lifecycle of the employment relationship.

    Our core service areas include:

    • Foundations & Frameworks – Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, custom employee policies, and employee handbooks that are compliant with BC employment law and aligned with your business strategy.

    • Workplace Conduct & Culture – Advising on workplace investigations, discipline, performance management, bullying and harassment, and human rights and accommodation issues.

    • Change & Transition – Structuring terminations, severance packages, and restructurings to reduce legal risk and preserve workplace culture.

    • Advocacy & Representation – Representing employers in employment disputes, litigation, and privacy matters.

    • Ongoing Partnership – Acting as fractional employment counsel to HR and leadership teams for day-to-day advice and long-term planning.

  • Many employers prefer a specialized employment law firm because they want direct access to senior counsel who understand both the law and the realities of leading teams. At Greyston Law, we focus exclusively on workplace and employment issues in British Columbia.

    That means your executives, in-house counsel, and HR leaders get:

    • Deep, focused expertise in employment, human rights, and workplace issues.

    • Consistent access to the same trusted advisor, not a revolving team.

    • Practical, business-oriented advice—we help you weigh legal risk alongside culture, PR, and operational impacts.

    • Predictable scopes and flexible fee models, especially for ongoing, fractional support.

    We work comfortably alongside general counsel and HR as an extension of your team.

  • Yes. Through our Foundations & Frameworks services, we help employers design and implement:

    • Employment agreements (for executives, managers, and staff, including fixed-term, hybrid/remote, and contractor arrangements)

    • Workplace policies on topics like harassment, discrimination, privacy, social media, conflict of interest, and remote work

    • Employee handbooks that are clear, practical, and aligned with your organizational values

    We ensure your documents are consistent with British Columbia’s Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, and privacy obligations, while remaining workable for your HR and People teams. We can also help with rollout strategies and training so policies don’t just exist on paper—they actually work in practice.

  • Absolutely. Under our Workplace Conduct & Culture services, we support employers with:

    • Independent workplace investigations into allegations of bullying, harassment, discrimination, misconduct, or policy breaches

    • Investigation planning, including scoping the issues, identifying witnesses, and managing confidentiality

    • Interim measures and risk management, such as safety planning and temporary reporting changes

    • Reports and findings that are clear, defensible, and suitable for internal and external scrutiny

    • Advice on next steps, including discipline, accommodations, training, or culture interventions

    We work closely with HR, People & Culture, and legal teams to ensure investigations are procedurally fair, trauma-informed where appropriate, and consistent with your legal obligations and internal policies.

  • Yes. We primarily advise employers with operations in British Columbia, including organizations headquartered elsewhere with BC-based employees. We frequently work with:

    • National or multinational companies with Canadian or BC-specific issues

    • In-house legal teams and general counsel who need local BC employment law support

    • HR and People leaders managing distributed or remote workforces

    If your workforce spans multiple provinces or countries, we can work alongside your existing counsel in other jurisdictions to ensure your approach is coordinated and compliant in BC.

  • Fractional employment counsel means you get an experienced employment lawyer as an ongoing, part-time member of your team—without the cost and headcount of a full-time hire.

    For many growing businesses, startups, and HR teams, this looks like:

    • A dedicated employment lawyer available for regular check-ins and rapid questions

    • Proactive issue-spotting on new initiatives, restructures, compensation plans, and culture projects

    • Support with policy rollout, training, and change management

    • A single, trusted point of contact who understands your structure, risk tolerance, and culture

    We customize the scope and cadence to your needs—whether that’s a few hours a month or a more integrated, ongoing role.

FAQs

  • Yes, we act for employees in a range of employment matters, including:

    • Employment agreement reviews and support with negotiation assistance;

    • Human rights (discrimination and failure to accommodate)  and occupational health and safety complaints (bullying, harassment and retaliation)

    • Employment standards complaints

    • Privacy and confidentiality issues, including misuse of personal information and access requests

  • Our Change & Transition work focuses on reducing legal risk and protecting your culture during difficult decisions. We advise employers on:

    • Termination strategies (with or without cause) and documentation

    • Severance packages, including assessing reasonable notice and negotiating settlements

    • Group terminations and restructurings, including planning, communications, and compliance with BC employment standards

    • Performance and discipline frameworks to ensure decisions are well-documented and defensible

    We help you balance legal risk with reputational concerns, internal morale, and your long-term talent strategy—so you can move forward confidently and respectfully.

  • Yes. Under our Advocacy & Representation services, we act for employers in a range of disputes, including:

    • Wrongful dismissal claims

    • Human rights complaints (discrimination, harassment, failure to accommodate)

    • Employment standards complaints

    • Privacy and confidentiality issues, including misuse of information and access requests

    We provide early risk assessments, represent you in negotiations and mediations, and act for you before tribunals and courts where necessary. Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting your brand, relationships, and business objectives.

  • Sooner is almost always better. Employers typically get the most value when they involve us:

    • Before making key decisions about terminations, restructurings, or major policy changes

    • At the first sign of a workplace complaint or conflict that might escalate

    • When designing new employment agreements, incentive plans, or hybrid/remote work structures

    • When HR or leadership feel that an issue is “grey” and could affect multiple employees, culture, or brand

    Early advice can often prevent a small issue from turning into a costly dispute.

  • We keep our fee structures simple. At Greyston Law, we offer only flat fee and hourly rates. Our consultations are paid, and we do not provide contingency fee retainer services.

    During your paid initial consultation, we’ll discuss:

    • The type of work you require (ongoing advice, a specific project, or a dispute)

    • How predictable the scope is

    • Your internal resources and budget

    From there, we’ll identify which rate model best suits your needs and explain what you can expect in terms of costs, reporting, and invoicing.

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