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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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