Employment and Labour

Our members have considerable expertise in the employment field serving individuals as well as national and international corporations and other institutions in all manner of work related issues. We can assist you in developing and implementing policies and practices to reduce workplace conflicts. When conflicts arise we provide timely and cost-effective resolutions. We provide assistance in the following areas:

Termination of Employment

Providing advice on severance and retirement packages
Representing clients in wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal actions
Complaints to Alberta Labour
Complaints to the Human Rights Commission

Contracts

Employment contracts
Independent contractor agreements
Restrictive covenants

Employment Policies

Drug and alcohol abuse
Hiring
Illness and disability
Safety
Sexual harassment
Termination
Vacation

Workplace Investigations

Drug and alcohol abuse
Sexual harassment
Theft Protecting

Proprietary Interests

Confidentiality Agreements
Restrictive Covenants
Non-Solicitation Agreements
Ownership of Intellectual Property

Mediating Workplace Conflicts