Profile
Jill Wilkie is a labour & employment lawyer and associate in the Calgary office of Miller Thomson. Jill concentrates her practice in the areas of employment law, privacy law, human rights and commercial litigation. Jill has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta, as well as several administrative tribunals including the Alberta Human Rights Commission, and has represented clients at Canada Labour Code Arbitrations. Jill advises both employers and employees regarding their rights and obligations pursuant to the common law, as well as under privacy, human rights and employment standards legislation. Jill provides her clients with resolution of files in a timely and effective manner.
Jill has co-authored several articles on topics ranging from freedom of speech to drug and alcohol testing. Jill frequently presents on employment, human rights & privacy issues, keeping employers up to date and informed of their obligations from the hiring process through to post termination.
Jill volunteers as counsel with the Pro Bono Law Alberta Civil Claims Duty Counsel Project.
Education
- LL.B., University of Calgary, 2006
- B.A. in Law and Society, University of Calgary, 2003
Representative Work
- Employment Law 101 (Hiring and Termination, Employment Policies, Privacy Law and Human Rights), Miller Thomson LLP, Client Presentation (May 2012)
- Entitlements of Employees who Resign with an Extended Notice Period, Canadian Labour and Employment Law Blog, Miller Thomson LLP (April 2012)
- Privacy in the Workplace - Drug and Alcohol Testing, Labour and Employment Communique, Miller Thomson LLP (March 2012)
- Privacy Rights of Employees' E-mail, Charter and Human Rights Litigation, Vol. XVIII, No. 1 (Federated Press, 2011)
- Recent Developments in Human Rights Law Seminar, Miller Thomson LLP, Presentation at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce (May 2011)
- Workshop on Substantive Law: Emerging Issues in Constitutional Law, “Freedom of Association in the Labour Relations Context,” Christian Legal Fellowship National Student Conference held at the University of Calgary (February 2011)
- Employment Law Refresher – Privacy, Human Rights and Accommodation of Disabled Employees, Miller Thomson LLP, Presentation at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce (September 2010)
- Employment Law 101 (Hiring and Termination, Employment Policies, Privacy Law and Human Rights), Miller Thomson LLP, Client Lunch ‘n Learn (June 2010)
- Managing Employment Issues: What’s Ahead for 2010, “Privacy Issues – Emerging Technologies and Employee Surveillance,” Miller Thomson LLP Seminar, Presentation at the Hyatt Hotel, Calgary (February 2010)
- Lorman Education Services Presentation on Workplace Privacy and Human Rights in Alberta (March 2009)
- From Hot to Not: Managing Employment Relationships in a Slowing Economy, “Privacy Concerns in the Employment Context,” Miller Thomson LLP Presentation at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce (March 2009)
- Labour and Employment Law Termination Strategies and Issues, Miller Thomson LLP Presentation, Client Lunch ‘n Learn (February 2009)
- Legal Framework for Employment Law in Alberta, Miller Thomson LLP, Client Lunch ‘n Learn (October 30, 2008)
- Christian Horizons: the State Bans Christian Homes, Charter and Human Rights Litigation, Vol. XV, No. 3, (Federated Press, 2008)
- Drug and Alcohol Testing: Consistency with Privacy and Human Rights, Charter and Human Rights Litigation, Vol. XIV, No. 4, (Federated Press, 2008)
- Hate Speech and Free Speech, Charter and Human Rights Litigation Vol. XIV, No. 3, (Federated Press, 2007)
- Swabs and Cameras: Privacy Issues for Employers Concerning Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace, Labour and Employment Communiqué - Alberta (Spring 2007)
Memberships
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Calgary Bar Association
- Member, Christian Legal Fellowship
- Member, Minister of Justice's Advisory Committee on Judicial Appointments
- Member, The Advocates' Society
- Member, Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
Industry Expertise
Key Practice Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Privacy Law
- Constitutional Law
- Wrongful Dismissal
- Employment Standards
- Workplace Health & Safety
Year of Call
- Alberta Bar, 2007