Partner Vancouver, T: 604.638.2045 C: 604.364.1689 njategaonkar@mathewsdinsdale.com
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Law Society of British Columbia
McGill University, B.Sc. (Hons.)
Queen’s University, M.Sc.
University of British Columbia, J.D.
Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE)
Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch
South Asian Bar Association of BC
Women in Occupational Health and Safety Society
Natasha is a Partner in our Vancouver office. She advises and represents employers on matters related to human rights, employment standards, wrongful dismissals, occupational health and safety, and collective bargaining. In addition, Natasha is an experienced workplace investigator for allegations related to discrimination and bullying and harassment, among other issues. She is experienced in a wide variety of industries and sectors, and works closely with clients to get to know their unique businesses and potential issues. In addition to her legal training, Natasha has completed a Master’s Degree in health sciences and worked as an epidemiologist and health researcher.
Workplace investigation concluded that an employee had engaged in misconduct during off-duty hours that breached the privacy of another employee – Investigator Natasha Jategaonkar
December 2023Workplace investigation concluded that an employee was conducting a private business for profit from the employer’s premises and using the employer’s resources – Investigator Natasha Jategaonkar
April 2018Arbitrator dismisses grievances relating to the operation of new hi-tech equipment within a distribution warehouse, finding the operation of the equipment was not bargaining unit work – Counsel Keith Murray and Natasha Jategaonkar
Natasha Jategaonkar moderated a panel discussion related to accommodation of disabilities that elude diagnosis, such as long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other poorly understood conditions
Natasha Jategaonkar participated in a panel presentation at the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon Conference (CPHR)
Natasha Jategaonkar and Jennifer D. Wiegele co-presented a paper at the CLEBC Human Rights Law Conference
Natasha Jategaonkar participated in a panel discussion at the Human Resources Director Employment Law Masterclass 2019 in Vancouver, BC.
Natasha Jategaonkar presented to the Kootenay Rockies Tourism Industry Conference in Cranbrook, BC.
Natasha Jategaonkar and Cameron Wardell delivered a presentation to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in Whistler, BC.
Natasha Jategaonkar and Michael Vos presented to the Community Social Services Employers Association of BC
Natasha Jategaonkar and Ryan Anderson presented at the HRMA Conference, Kelowna, BC.
The recent Pay Transparency Regulation, B.C. Reg. 225/2023 sets out the information employers must include in their pay transparency reports, the order of required information, and employers’ options with respect to the reporting period.
Read moreSection 2 of the Pay Transparency Act, which requires employers to provide expected salary or wage information in publicly advertised job opportunities, comes into effect on November 1, 2023.
Read moreThe Act provides that most federally-regulated employers with 10 or more employees in 2021 will have 3 years from August 31, 2021, to develop a pay equity plan for the workplace.
Read moreMore than double the highest-ever payment to a complainant for injury to dignity, $176,000 in general damages as part of an award in which the total damages approach $1,000,000.
Read moreAn outline of requirements and considerations for implementation of a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, should an employer deem one necessary for their workplace.
Read moreThe BC Ministry of Labour announced a new program designed to expedite the variance application process for employers seeking to extend COVID-19 related layoffs as they struggle to remain in business in the face of the ongoing pandemic.
Read moreBased on our experience to date, available legislation, and public health guidance, we recommend the following step-by-step analysis and process.
Read moreAs new information is released, many employers are considering how the virus may affect their workplaces. In this article we set out some of the emerging issues and provide guidance to employers as to how best to respond.
Read moreIn this issue: Workplace Dress Codes; Amendments to the Canada Labour Code Now in Effect; Holiday Parties Tips and Best Practices for Employers.
Read moreIn this issue: Public Sector Wage Restraint Legislation in ON; Childcare Choices and Family Status; Public Inquiry Into the Wettlaufer Case Results.
Read moreNatasha Jategaonkar and Jennifer D. Wiegele co-authored a paper entitled “Investigating Racial Microaggression in the Workplace” for the CLEBC Human Rights Law Conference
August 21, 2019Natasha Jategaonkar authored an article entitled “Significant changes to British Columbia Labour Relations Code and Employment Standards Act”, which was published by Ius Laboris online
May 21, 2019Natasha Jategaonkar, Mark Bout and Cameron Wardell co-authored a paper entitled “Case Law Update 2019: That Old Chestnut” for the CLEBC Employment Law Conference
May 7, 2019Natasha Jategaonkar authored an article entitled “Workplace monitoring: Key principles and best practices for employers”, which was published by Ius Laboris online
September 23, 2016Natasha Jategaonkar and Keith J. Murray co-authored a paper entitled “Recent Developments in British Columbia Labour & Employment Law” for the 13th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers
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