Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to announce that Natasha Jategaonkar has joined the firm’s partnership. Natasha works out of our Vancouver office.
Natasha Jategaonkar
Partner Vancouver, T: 604.638.2045 C: 604.364.1689 njategaonkar@mathewsdinsdale.com
Virginia Wu Assistant 604.638.2050 x458 vwu@mathewsdinsdale.com
Biography
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, currently practicing in all areas of workplace law. Natasha provides practical and strategic advice to employers and their management. She has regularly represented employers before labour relations boards, human rights tribunals, and boards of arbitration. She also advises employers on workplace issues such as employment standards, collective bargaining, workplace investigations, discipline and discharge, and employee accommodation.
Natasha focuses on finding a solution that will work and aims to prevent further problems down the road where possible. 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. Before entering law school, Natasha completed a Master’s Degree in health sciences and worked for seven years as an epidemiologist and researcher. She finds this experience useful when assisting clients in related fields or in addressing particular workplace issues.
Representative experience
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
Presentations
Accommodation of Mental Health Disability
Natasha Jategaonkar participated in a panel discussion at the Human Resources Director Employment Law Masterclass 2019 in Vancouver, BC.
Cannabis in Canada: What Employers Need to Know
Natasha Jategaonkar presented to the Kootenay Rockies Tourism Industry Conference in Cranbrook, BC.
Addressing Workplace Harassment in the #MeToo Era
Natasha Jategaonkar and Cameron Wardell delivered a presentation to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in Whistler, BC.
Social Media and Employee Misconduct
Natasha Jategaonkar and Michael Vos presented to the Community Social Services Employers Association of BC
Workplace Privacy in the Medical Area
Natasha Jategaonkar and Ryan Anderson presented at the HRMA Conference, Kelowna, BC.
News
Natasha Jategaonkar authored article for Ius Laboris entitled Fashion Crimes and Misdemeanours: What to Avoid When Introducing a Workplace Dress Code in Canada.
Insights
What to Include in a Pay Transparency Report: Government of BC Releases New Regulation Under the Pay Transparency Act
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 moreGuidelines for Salary/Wage Information in Job Postings: BC’s New Pay Transparency Act
Section 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 New Federal Pay Equity Act Will Be in Force On August 31, 2021: Tips to Get Ready
The 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 moreRecord-Setting ‘Injury to Dignity’ Award by B.C. Human Rights Tribunal
More 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 moreCan Employers Require That Employees Take the COVID-19 Vaccine?
An outline of requirements and considerations for implementation of a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, should an employer deem one necessary for their workplace.
Read moreBC Government Introduces Streamlined Variance Application Process Related to COVID-19
The 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 moreYou Have a COVID-19 Case! Best Practices for Employers to Manage Reports of Suspected Cases and Outbreaks
Based on our experience to date, available legislation, and public health guidance, we recommend the following step-by-step analysis and process.
Read moreNovel Coronavirus: What Employers Need to Know
As 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 moreEmployers’ Advisor December 2019
In this issue: Workplace Dress Codes; Amendments to the Canada Labour Code Now in Effect; Holiday Parties Tips and Best Practices for Employers.
Read moreEmployers’ Advisor September 2019
In this issue: Public Sector Wage Restraint Legislation in ON; Childcare Choices and Family Status; Public Inquiry Into the Wettlaufer Case Results.
Read moreArticles and papers
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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