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Employment Law for Engineers – A UBC Lecture

This is a lecture from Mike C. Stewart, P. Eng for the APSC450 course at UBC during the 2019/2020 school year. The video covers a number of practical topics in employment law for engineers and computer scientists including:

  • Minimum standards
  • Exceptions for engineers
  • Termination
  • Constructive dismissal
  • Non-competition agreements

Enjoy!

Mike Stewart, P.Eng., Partner, Construction Lawyer, Mediator & Arbitrator

Mike Stewart is a construction lawyer, professional engineer, and partner at ATAC LAW, advising developers, contractors, owners and engineers on complex construction projects and disputes across British Columbia. He regularly appears before the Supreme Court of British Columbia and industry tribunals, bringing a rare combination of legal and technical expertise to high-stakes matters.Mike’s practice focuses on project structuring, delay and deficiency claims investigation and resolution, contract disputes, and CCDC contract administration. He also acts as a mediator and arbitrator, providing efficient, commercially grounded dispute resolution.Before entering law, Mike worked as a project and consulting engineer in the energy sector—experience that allows him to understand construction disputes from the inside and identify issues others miss.Clients retain Mike because he delivers clear strategy, technical precision, and decisive results when construction disputes put projects and capital at risk.