Trusted by 1000+ clients
A human rights complaint puts your business under a microscope — and how you respond in the first days shapes the outcome. Whether you’re facing a complaint at the Alberta Human Rights Commission or need hands-on support working through an accommodation request, we help Calgary employers respond wisely and stay compliant.
Under the Alberta Human Rights Act, employers must not discriminate on protected grounds and must accommodate needs tied to disability, religion, pregnancy, or family status to the point of undue hardship. That duty isn’t satisfied by a policy on paper — it requires an active, good-faith process: understanding the request, exploring options with the employee, and documenting each step along the way. We work alongside you through that process in real time, not just after something has already gone wrong.
When a complaint is filed with the Alberta Human Rights Commission, the employer must respond in writing, and the quality of that response — along with the accommodation record behind it — often decides the case. Our experience defending these complaints, from the Commission through conciliation and tribunal, shapes how we support you at the accommodation stage: we help build the record you’ll want to have if the request is ever challenged.
We support employers through the accommodation process itself — not just after a complaint lands. That hands-on involvement, combined with our experience actually litigating these cases, is what lets us tell you early whether your approach will hold up, instead of finding out for the first time in front of the Commission.
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Managing workplace issues requires practical legal guidance. We help employers across Calgary, Alberta understand their obligations, reduce risk, and make informed business decisions.
We work with you through live accommodation requests — helping you understand the obligation, explore options with the employee, and document the process — so decisions are sound from the outset, not reconstructed after a complaint is filed.
If a complaint is filed, we bring direct experience litigating and defending human rights matters — crafting the written response to the Commission, managing conciliation and mediation, and representing you through tribunal if the case proceeds that far.
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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