Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to announce that Mark Bout has joined the Firm’s partnership. Mark works out of the Firm's office in Vancouver BC.
Mark Bout
Partner Vancouver, T: 604.638.2046 F: 604.638.2049 mbout@mathewsdinsdale.com
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Biography
Bar admission
Law Society of British Columbia
Education
St. Francis Xavier University, B.B.A.
Western University, LL.B.
Membership and affiliations
Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch
Profile
Mark advises and represents clients across western Canada on workplace issues. He frequently advises and represents employers on issues involving union certification/decertification, workplace disputes and grievances, wrongful dismissal actions, occupational health and safety, workers compensation matters, and responding to human rights issues and complaints.
Mark acts on behalf of clients during collective bargaining, represents them before both arbitrators, courts and administrative tribunals, and also regularly assists employers with a wide range of other matters, including the preparation of employment contracts and workplace policies.
In his spare time, Mark serves as a director on a variety of Boards, and is a frequent contributor to “Practical Law Canada” as well as other labour and employment related publications.
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Representative experience
October 2019Alberta Labour Board dismisses an intervenor application by a third party union seeking status to dispute a certification application filed by CLAC, accepting the Company’s argument that the applicant trade union had no basis to intervene in the proceedings. Counsel – Michael H. Vos and Mark Bout
April 2019BC Labour Board dismisses an unfair labour practice complaint concerning the dismissal of an employee, on the basis the Employer established both a credible explanation for the layoff, and that the layoff was not based on any anti-union motivation. Counsel – Mark Bout
March 2019Arbitrator dismisses grievances challenging the contracting out of a significant portion of the Company’s delivery work, accepting the Employer’s argument the contracting out restrictions in the Collective Agreement were not violated on the basis it was no longer “practical”, from a cost perspective, for the Company to continue performing the work – Counsel – Keith Murray and Mark Bout
September 2017Human Rights Tribunal dismisses complaint on the basis it was not filed in a timely manner, accepting the Company’s argument that it would not be in the public interest to accept the Complaint. Counsel – Paul McLean and Mark Bout
News
Insights
In-Depth Analysis
Employers’ Advisor June 2022
In this issue: ON Court of Appeal Affirms Award of 26 Months’ Pay to Terminated Employee, Check Yourself: B.C. Government Eliminates Mandatory Voting for Union Certification in Favour of Card Checkand Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act: Blurring the Distinction Between Employees and Independent Contractors Performing Digital Platform Work.
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In A Flash
B.C. Introducing Changes to Employer-Paid Sick Leave
The B.C. Government has introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act regarding the new five-day paid sick leave entitlement introduced this year.
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COVID-19
All British Columbia Businesses Must Have COVID-19 Safety Plans in Place
As a result of the considerable increase in COVID-19 cases and transmission in BC, the Provincial Health Officer has announced businesses must again implement/revive their COVID-19 Safety Plans. What does this mean for employers in BC.
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COVID-19
5 Days of Annual Paid Sick Leave Coming to B.C. Workplaces
The British Columbia provincial government has announced B.C. will institute a new, permanent paid sick leave program, effective January 1, 2022.
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COVID-19
B.C. Institutes Regional Restrictions for Central Okanagan Region in Response to the Rise in COVID-19 Cases
B.C. Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry announced regional-specific restrictions for the Central Okanagan region of British Columbia.
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COVID-19
B.C. Supreme Court Deducts CERB Benefits from Wrongful Dismissal Damages
In the first reported judgement concerning this issue in B.C. we summarize the decision, and the impact of it for employers facing litigation, or threats of litigation, from former employees dismissed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19
Paid COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Introduced in British Columbia
BC Employment Standards Act has been amended to introduce protected paid leave for employees, for purposes of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.
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COVID-19
B.C. Facing New Covid-19 Restrictions as Cases Continue to Rise
As case counts rise and an increasing prevalence of several variants of concern B.C. Government announces new COVID-19 restrictions that will come into effect on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at midnight and will be in force for at least three weeks.
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COVID-19
Provincial Health Officer Imposes New COVID-19 Orders for Employers and Individuals in British Columbia
The orders, which we summarize in this article, are in effect from November 19, 2020 to December 7 at 12:00 p.m.
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COVID-19
Ontario Implements Additional Public Health Measures Including Mandatory Face Coverings
Subject to some exceptions, ON has mandated the use of face coverings for all persons inside businesses and organizations that are open to the public across the Province. This article summarizes these new developments.
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COVID-19
New Benefits to Replace CERB Passed by the Federal Government
Bill C-4, the COVID-19 Response Measures Act, received Royal Assent on October 2/20. This article summarizes benefits which are now available and eligibility criteria for each program.
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In A Flash
Reminder: Minimum Wage Increases In British Columbia Now In Effect
Employers in British Columbia should note the general minimum wage increased to $14.60 effective June 1, 2020.
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October 31, 2019Loretta Bouwmeester and Mark Bout co-authored the Accident Reporting & Investigation Guide for Nunavut, the Yukon and Federal jurisdictions for Practical Law Canada
March 1, 2019Keith J. Murray and Mark Bout co-authored the Province Union Certification Q&A Guide for British Columbia, Alberta and Federal jurisdictions for Practical Law Canada
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