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A restructuring is never just one decision — it’s dozens of moving pieces happening at once. Exit packages, termination meetings conducted en masse, Ministry of Labour notice for larger layoffs, signed releases to track, and, almost always, a wave of negotiations and claims that follow. We help Calgary employers plan for the whole sequence, not just the announcement.
A restructuring touches nearly every part of the business at once: severance exposure across every affected employee, group-termination notice obligations — including, for larger layoffs, notice to the Minister of Labour — and the practical logistics of running termination meetings for many employees in a short window. It’s a significant disruption, both to the business trying to keep operating and to the employees suddenly navigating a job loss, and that disruption is exactly what tends to produce claims. This is especially common in Calgary industries prone to cyclical restructuring — energy, construction, and technology.
The work doesn’t end once notices go out. Signed releases need to be tracked and followed up on, employees who don’t sign or who push back need to be managed individually, and negotiations — and sometimes litigation — follow for a meaningful share of those let go. A restructuring plan that only covers the day of the announcement isn’t a plan; it’s the first third of one.
A restructuring isn’t a single event — it’s a sequence: packages, meetings, notices, follow-up on releases, and then negotiation or litigation with whoever doesn’t sign. Employers who plan for that whole sequence come out the other side intact. The ones who only plan the announcement are usually still dealing with it a year later.
our services
Managing workplace issues requires practical legal guidance. We help employers across Calgary, Alberta understand their obligations, reduce risk, and make informed business decisions.
We model severance exposure across every affected employee, confirm your Ministry of Labour and group-termination notice obligations, and build a practical plan for running termination meetings efficiently and respectfully at scale.
Once notices go out, we help you track signed releases, follow up on outstanding ones, and manage the negotiations — and where necessary, litigation — that follow, so the restructuring actually closes rather than dragging on.
testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We work with employees from all backgrounds who need trusted legal guidance during difficult workplace situations, including severance package reviews and wrongful dismissal claims.
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