What is Kent Employment Law?
Kent Employment Law provides advice and representation to both employers and employees on the full spectrum of workplace legal matters. After more than two decades in operation, the firm has earned an excellent reputation throughout Western Canada. With a clientele that comes in all shapes and sizes and represents a rich diversity of industries and backgrounds, the firm’s team of dedicated employment lawyers draws on a deep and varied well of knowledge and experience… to solve each client’s specific issues.
Main Benefits
- Over 20 years of trusted legal advice in Western Canada
- Diverse experience across various industries and backgrounds
- Expert guidance on recruitment, contracts, compensation, and more
- Persistent advocacy that empowers both employers and employees
- A reputation built on empathy, insight, and a commitment to fair outcomes
Expertise and Comprehensive Services
Kent Employment Law advises and represents individuals and organizations on all legal matters relating to the workplace. Whether issues arise during recruitment, within compensation/benefits discussions, or amid promotion/demotion disputes, the employment lawyers add value by both educating and listening intently to the client. This comprehensive approach ensures that every service is tailored to reflect a client’s unique circumstances… and to solve workplace challenges with precision and care.
Client-Centered Approach
The firm’s distinctive approach comes from its unwavering commitment to empowering people and organizations. The highly accomplished lawyers take the time to understand not only the letters of the law but also the nuances of each client’s situation. By educating clients about their rights, advising on responsibilities, and meticulously paying attention to the details, the legal team ensures that every client—whether an employer safeguarding healthy, productive workplaces or an employee seeking justice—is thoroughly supported. This commitment to client understanding and persistent advocacy is woven into every case, making legal interactions feel less transactional and more like a trusted conversation.
Empowering Workplaces
Kent Employment Law has built its legacy on the principle of empowerment. The firm operates on the belief that a sustainable employment relationship is a reciprocal arrangement where transparency, collaboration, and fairness form the foundation. The workplace is seen as both a site for tangible benefits and a source of intangible rewards, such as deeper meaning and genuine engagement. Whether it’s through securing justice for victims of discrimination, restoring confidence between parties, or nurturing an overall culture of cooperation, the objective remains clear: to create healthy, happy, and productive workplaces that are built to last.
Project Impact on Social Goals
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – by developing sustainable employment policies that benefit all parties.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – by educating and advocating for the rights of both employees and employers.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – through consistent efforts to secure justice and restore trust in workplace relationships.
A Legacy of Trust and Advocacy
Guided by the founding partner Simon Kent’s vision to empower ordinary people, Kent Employment Law has grown into one of Western Canada’s most trusted and respected employment law firms. From the heart of Vancouver and throughout British Columbia, the legal team stands ready to support clients with a blend of empathy, insight, innovation, and some old-fashioned hard work. The firm’s work not only includes advising on employment contracts, wrongful dismissal, severance, and human rights issues but also extends to the development and maintenance of sustainable workplace environments. This legacy of trust is reflected in every interaction—a genuine connection that goes beyond legal disclaimers. With every case, the firm reinforces its mission: to accurately identify and pursue the best interests of its clients while ensuring each party walks away with a fair outcome.
