Robert A. Sider, KC,

Rob is renowned for his skill in wrongful dismissals, workers' compensation claims and workplace investigations. Additionally, he has notable experience advising on the employment aspects of M&A transactions. Clients say: "He is a very strategic lawyer with good people skills. Robert is an elite lawyer."

- Chambers Canada, 2021 Guide

Rob Sider, KC, is the head of the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group at Lawson Lundell. His practice focuses on management-side labour and employment law. He advises on labour and employment aspects of commercial transactions and day-to-day labour and employment issues. His work includes labour and employment litigation, arbitrations, human rights, employment standards (including director and officer liability issues), collective bargaining and workers compensation.

Rob has appeared in front of labour relations boards, employment standards tribunals, human rights tribunals as well as before the British Columbia Supreme Court and BC Court of Appeal. 

• Canadian Bar Association, Member
• Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Employment Law Subsection, Member and past Chair (2004-05)
• Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Labour Law Subsection, Member
• Human Resource Management Association, Member
• Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE), Member

• Men's League Director, Tennis BC
• Past President, New Westminster Tennis Club
• Director and Secretary, Fraserside Community Services Society