Atty. Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC

Atty. Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC

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.

Vancouver Vancouver 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC at a glance

Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC is a employment attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Lawson Lundell LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1991), Alberta (1999), and Yukon (2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Employment & Labour - British Columbia (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in British Columbia

Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC

Where is Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC's law office located?
Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm is Lawson Lundell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC handle?
Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC practiced law?
Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
How can I contact Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC received?
Robert A. "Rob" Sider, KC's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Employment & Labour - British Columbia; Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Global 2018: Employment & Labour (Canada) category; Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation Canada: Future Star.

Practice Areas

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Employment & Labour - British Columbia
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Global 2018: Employment & Labour (Canada) category
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation Canada: Future Star
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Employment law (Employer), Labour Relations, and Workplace Human Rights
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 Canada: Labour & Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory: BV Peer Review rated
- 2026

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1991
Alberta
Admitted: 1999
Yukon
Admitted: 2010

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