Fred Wynne is an Associate practicing as an employment law litigator. Before joining Kent Employment Law, Fred’s practice at a mid-sized Fraser Valley firm included employment law, personal injury and general civil litigation matters. His trial and advocacy work includes appearances in Small Claims Court and before each of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, BC Human Rights Tribunal and Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal.  

Some examples of recent cases that Fred has been involved in are:

• Representing employees suffering from a variety of “disabilities” (including hip and back pain, cancer, depression, anxiety, PTSD and adjustment disorder) before the BC Human Rights Tribunal (BCHRT)
• Representing small businesses at the BCHRT and advising such businesses on strategies for accommodating disabled employees
• Representing a long-term employee in a wrongful dismissal action against a large international corporation (settled)
• Representing employees in contract disputes regarding commissions and draws

Fred is an active member of both the Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch) and the Trial Lawyers’ Association of British Columbia.  His other contributions to law include co-authoring a chapter for Professor Bruce Ziff’s forthcoming book on adverse possession.

Away from the office, Fred plays rugby with the Kats and enjoys sailing and skiing with his wife Megan.  He is also currently learning to fish, with limited success.