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Employment Law Advocates is a leading employment law firm with 10+ years of experience representing employees across Calgary, Alberta. Founded by Lluc Cerda, we handle wrongful dismissal, severance, workplace harassment, and complex employment disputes — bringing the litigation experience of a national firm to every client. We stand by you at every stage to secure the best possible outcome, whether through a strong settlement or a win at trial.

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Trusted Advocacy

Thousands of employees have relied on us to protect their rights and secure fair outcomes.

Experienced Guidance

From severance negotiations to wrongful dismissal claims, we provide clear, strategic legal advice.

Personalized Support

We tailor every legal strategy to your unique workplace situation and goals.

Since 2010

We’re in your corner

If you have lost you job, are dealing with an employment dispute, or are under pressure to accept a severance package, you do not have to go it alone. At Employment Law Advocates, we have helped thousands of employees like you understand their rights and the options they have.

We have helped thousands of employees navigate complex workplace matters and have a wealth of experience from severance negotiations to wrongful dismissal litigation.

10y+ Experiences
1000+ Clients
99% Resolved Cases

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Workplace challenges can be difficult to navigate alone. Our firm is committed to helping employees understand their rights and find the right path forward.

How Employment Law Advocates Work

Simple Steps to Justice

We make employment law clear and accessible, guiding you from your first consultation to resolution with trusted legal advice and dedicated support.

We believe every employee deserves respect, transparency, and fairness in the workplace.

Lluc Cerdà, Founder

Share Your Workplace Issue

Tell us about your workplace issue online or by phone, and our team will guide you through the next steps.

Get Strategic Legal Advice

Meet with an experienced employment lawyer to understand your rights and options.

Meet Our Employment Lawyers

Our experienced legal team has successfully helped thousands of employees across Calgary and Alberta navigate workplace disputes, protect their rights, and secure fair outcomes.

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We’re #1 in Employment Law Advocacy across Calgary and Alberta.

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Their Stories, Our Pride

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from the employees we've helped navigate wrongful dismissal, severance negotiations, and workplace disputes and the outcomes we secured for them.

I felt supported every step of the way.

Employment Law Advocates made a stressful situation so much easier to navigate. Their team was responsive, knowledgeable, and fought hard to secure the outcome I deserved.

Amy B.

Wrongful dismissal handled with care

After ten years with my employer, I was terminated without cause or proper notice. Lluc and his team explained my rights clearly and built a strong case from day one. They kept me informed at every stage and secured a settlement that recognized my years of service.

Daniel R.

Finally felt heard at work

I endured months of harassment before I found the courage to seek help. The team treated my situation with real compassion and took my concerns seriously when others hadn't. They guided me through the process and helped me reach a resolution I could live with.

Priya S.

Reclassified and made right

I'd worked as a "contractor" for years, missing out on pay and protections I was actually entitled to. The team recognized the misclassification immediately and fought to recover what I'd lost. Professional, responsive, and genuinely on my side throughout.

Jordan L.

Strong advocacy from start to finish

I was accused of misconduct and terminated for cause, and I didn't know where to turn. Employment Law Advocates challenged the allegations head-on and stood by me through a difficult process. Their experience and confidence made all the difference in the outcome.

Rachel M.
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Legal Support Across Industries

From oil and gas to healthcare, technology, construction, finance, and more — our team has extensive experience helping employees navigate complex workplace disputes.

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    Real Answers for Real Workplace Issues

    Employment law can be confusing. In our video series, we break down common workplace issues, answer questions from employees, and explain your legal rights in clear and simple terms.
    Can Your Employer Force You to Retire at 65?

    Can Your Employer Force You to Retire at 65?

    Just turned 65 and your employer is asking you to provide a retirement date? This video explains why there's no mandatory retirement age in BC, Alberta, or Ontario, and why an employer who pressures or imposes retirement on you could owe you severance.

    Can Your Employer Force You Into an Unreasonable Accommodation?

    Can Your Employer Force You Into an Unreasonable Accommodation?

    Asked for a disability accommodation, only to be offered a different role that now requires weekend work? This video explains the difference between a reasonable accommodation and one that's really designed to push you out, and what your options are if the offer doesn't work.

    Can Your Employer Waive Your Resignation Notice Without Paying You?

    Can Your Employer Waive Your Resignation Notice Without Paying You?

    Gave your employer months of resignation notice to be helpful, only to be told not to come in tomorrow? This video explains why waiving your notice period doesn't mean losing your pay, and how this situation can actually amount to a termination entitling you to compensation.

    Is Your Employer Contacting You Too Much While You’re on LTD?

    Is Your Employer Contacting You Too Much While You’re on LTD?

    Still on long-term disability, but your employer keeps asking for video calls and phone updates on your medical condition? This video explains what contact your employer is actually entitled to, why email is usually the right channel, and when repeated contact crosses into discrimination.

    Can You Be Terminated With No Severance While on Disability?

    Can You Be Terminated With No Severance While on Disability?

    Received a termination letter citing “frustration of contract” after two years on long-term disability? This video explains what that legal concept actually means, when your employer can rely on it to avoid paying severance, and why your doctor's input is critical before you respond.

    Can Your Employer Demote You for Not Having a Degree?

    Can Your Employer Demote You for Not Having a Degree?

    After 20 years in the same role, your employer says new qualifications mean a demotion unless you comply. This video explains when raising job requirements crosses into constructive dismissal — and why a forced demotion could entitle you to significant severance.

    Can Your Employer Sue You for Quitting Too Soon?

    Can Your Employer Sue You for Quitting Too Soon?

    If your employment contract requires six weeks’ notice of resignation but employment standards require less, which one actually applies? In this video, employment lawyer Lluc Cerdà explains why you’re bound by the notice period you signed, what your employer would have to prove to sue you, and why that rarely happens.

    Can Your Employer Force You Back to the Office?

    Can Your Employer Force You Back to the Office?

    If working from home has become a substantial term of your job, your employer may not be able to simply order you back without your agreement. In this video, employment lawyer Lluc Cerdà explains how a return-to-office mandate can trigger a constructive dismissal claim, and why getting advice early matters.

    What Is a Functional Abilities Form and Why Does It Matter?

    What Is a Functional Abilities Form and Why Does It Matter?

    Asked for a doctor’s note, but handed a long functional abilities form instead? In this video, employment lawyer Lluc Cerdà explains what this form actually is, why a simple doctor’s note often isn’t enough, and what your employer is — and isn’t — entitled to know about your medical condition.

    Has Your Temporary Layoff Become a Termination?

    Has Your Temporary Layoff Become a Termination?

    If you’ve been laid off and your employer has gone quiet, you’re likely wondering how long you have to wait before you can act. In this video, employment lawyer Lluc Cerdà explains exactly when a layoff legally becomes a termination — and why you may not have to wait at all.