Sandy Chen
B.B.A., J.D.
Senior Associate
Contact Information
Contact Sandy
T: 1 (844) 661-9065 (Ext.181)
F: (604) 637-5621
E: sandy.chen@stlawyers.ca
Contact Assistant – Elysia Cherry
T: 1 (844) 661-9065 (Ext. 280)
E: elysia.cherry@stlawyers.ca
Practice Areas
Disability Insurance Law, Employment Law
Location
Vancouver
Experience
Sandy Chen is a Vancouver employment lawyer and disability lawyer, and a Senior Associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Labour and Employment Law and Disability Law practice groups. He provides proficient representation to clients across B.C.
His areas of legal expertise include:
- Wrongful dismissals
- Constructive dismissals
- Severance pay and severance package negotiations
- Employment contract drafting and disputes
- Employee misclassification
- Human rights applications
- Workplace harassment and sexual harassment
- Discrimination by employees or managers
- Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
- Long-term disability claim denials
Prior to joining Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Sandy summered and articled at a boutique litigation firm where he specialized in human rights and employment law.
In his spare time, he enjoys staying active, playing golf, and shooting hoops.
Interviews & Media
2023
- Employee Must Repay Employer for Time Theft – 980 CKNW
- Time Theft and Tracking Employees – 640 Toronto
2021
Articles & Blogs
2023
- Can I be fired after a performance review in British Columbia?
- Should I negotiate my own severance package in British Columbia?
- Fired after a performance review in B.C. – Global News
- Employer cut your pay in British Columbia? 3 things you must do – Global News
- Fired after asking for a raise in British Columbia? 4 things you must do – Global News
- Company changed your job description in B.C.? 5 things you must do – Global News
- Received a new employment contract in B.C.? 3 things you shouldn’t do – Global News
2022
2021
2020
2019
Notable Cases
Ikilikyan v. The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd.
Mr. Ikilikyan had worked as a labourer for a local bakery for approximately 12 years. During his employment.
In April 2018, the bakery terminated Mr. Ikilikyan’s employment and mounted a multitude of allegations of misconduct against him. The Court ultimately found that Mr. Ikilikyan was wrongfully dismissed and awarded him 12 months’ pay in lieu of notice. Read more about this trial decision here.
Education
Sandy completed his law degree at Queen’s University. Prior to law school, Sandy obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and graduated with distinction.
In law school, Sandy worked as a teaching assistant and was the recipient of Queen’s Law Prizes for academic excellence in Constitutional Law and Legal Skills. Sandy was actively involved in:
- Intramural sports
- Cabaret for a Cure
- Competitive mooting
In his second year, Sandy received the award for Best Factum (Appellant) at the Bowman National Tax Moot. During his final year, Sandy studied abroad for a semester at the University of Hong Kong and traveled throughout Asia.
Helpful Resources
Discover more about your workplace rights through Samfiru Tumarkin LLP's resources.Blog
Temporary Layoff in B.C. During COVID-19
Laid off or put on a temporary layoff in BC? Associate Sandy Chen explains your rights in a layoff, severance pay, and…
The Employment Law Show
Severance Pay | Employment Law Show TV – S3 E20
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEVERANCE PAY, being let go because you did not hit sales targets, and more on Season…
Blog
Common Misconceptions About Severance Pay
This article helps clear-up some of the most common misunderstandings that terminated employees have about their entitlements and severance pay.
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