Inspire Law – Kelowna, BC

Empowering Employees and Employers in Kelowna

Inspire Law is a dedicated employment and human rights law firm based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Founded by Susan Kootnekoff, a lawyer with over 25 years of diverse legal experience, the firm acts as an ”accelerator for change” in the legal profession. We believe that legal advice should be accessible, understandable, and empowering. Our boutique practice focuses exclusively on the laws that govern the workplace, allowing us to provide specialized and high-quality representation to both employees and employers. We are committed to gender equity, mental well-being, and treating every client with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Specialized Employment Services

We handle a comprehensive range of workplace legal issues:

• Employment Law: We advise on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. For employees, we review severance packages, handle wrongful dismissal claims, and provide guidance on constructive dismissal. For employers, we draft employment contracts, advise on terminations, and help implement workplace policies.
• Human Rights: Everyone deserves a workplace free from discrimination. We represent clients in human rights complaints involving discrimination based on age, gender, disability, race, and other protected grounds.
• Workplace Health & Safety: We assist with issues related to occupational health and safety, including bullying and harassment investigations.
• Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace: We provide advice on substance use policies, accommodation requirements, and disciplinary actions related to impairment at work.

A Different Kind of Law Firm

At Inspire Law, we do things differently. We are a boutique firm with lower overheads, allowing us to offer personalized service without the bureaucracy of a large firm. We promise to speak in ”plain English,” avoiding unnecessary legalese so you fully understand your situation. We are also committed to transparency in billing, accepting various payment methods including e-transfers to make the process easier for our clients.

We wish to see a legal profession that does a better job of achieving gender equity and supports genuine mental and emotional well-being. We press for workplaces that treat people with humanity throughout the full employment relationship.

Convenient Leon Avenue Location

Our office is located on Leon Avenue in downtown Kelowna. We offer flexible appointment times, including evenings and Saturdays by request, to accommodate your work schedule.