Megan Smith
Lawyer
she/herMegan's practice is concentrated primarily in the areas of labour and employment law and human rights law.
Profile
Megan is a dedicated and experienced lawyer, practicing primarily in the areas of labour and employment law, as well as human rights law.
Her practice spans a wide range of employment and labour law matters. She advises both provincially and federally regulated employers and employees on all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment contracts and policies, respectful workplace complaints, accommodation requests, workplace health and safety, and employment terminations. Additionally, Megan has significant experience in navigating complex constructive and wrongful dismissal cases, as well as defending and pursuing human rights complaints. She also provides advice in relation to the employment-related aspects of commercial transactions.
Megan represents employers in labour arbitrations and proceedings before the Manitoba Labour Board, providing strategic counsel on the full spectrum of workplace issues.
Beyond her labour and employment focus, Megan represents clients in Inquest proceedings.
Megan was a summer student at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP in 2012 and 2013 and returned as an articling student in 2014. She joined the firm as an associate in 2015, and became a partner in 2023.
Additional Information
J.D., University of Manitoba, 2014
B.Sc. (maj.), University of Manitoba, 2011
Manitoba, 2015
Hon. Archibald S. Dewar Award for Advocacy, 2013
Participant in the Solomon Greenberg Moot, 2013
Pitblado Scholar, Faculty of Law Dean’s Honour List, 2011-2012
D’Arcy and Deacon Entrance Scholarship, 2011
Volunteer, Legal Help Centre, 2014-Present
Manitoba Law Students Association, Graduation Committee Chair, 2013-2014
Pro Bono Students Canada, Volunteer, 2011-2013
- Article06|22|2023
On May 30, 2023, an amendment to bereavement leave entitlements under The Employment Standards Code (the “Code”) came into effect. The amendment expands existing bereavement leave entitlements upon the death… Learn More
- Article09|29|2021
Authors: Megan A. Smith, Heather M. Hughes On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5, SC 2021, c 11, “[a]n Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and… Learn More
- Article11|13|2020
As the case numbers of COVID-19 rise across the province, employers in Manitoba are increasingly confronted with questions as to the amount of information they can share when an employee… Learn More
- Article04|24|2020
There are many employment related challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 15, 2020, the Manitoba government introduced temporary changes to the province’s employment standards legislation – The Employment Standards Code (the… Learn More
- Article11|03|2017
Restrictive covenants in employment agreements, commonly known as non-competition or non-solicitation clauses, are notoriously difficult to enforce. Employers seeking recourse after an employee has left to start or join a… Learn More
- Client Impact04|08|2022
TDS lawyer Stefan W. Drew represented Winnipeg, Manitoba based Sherpa Marketing on their merger with one of Canada’s oldest advertising agencies, McKim Communications Group Ltd. Sherpa’s award-winning data-driven digital marketing… Learn More
- Event02|28|2025
Description Join us for a comprehensive seminar addressing pivotal workplace topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and equipped with practical solutions in the ever-evolving realm of labour and… Learn More
