Trusted by 1000+ clients
When an employer won’t offer what’s fair, negotiation alone isn’t enough — you need someone prepared to take the fight further. Almost every Calgary employment dispute still settles, but they settle on better terms when your lawyer has steered clients through each step of litigation before and is ready to go the distance.
Employment disputes generally move through an escalation ladder — demand and negotiation, mediation, and, if necessary, litigation. Roughly 99% of employment claims settle before reaching a courtroom, but which stage they settle at, and on what terms, depends heavily on whether the other side believes you’re genuinely prepared to go further. We handle wrongful and constructive dismissal, unpaid entitlements, human rights, and contract disputes at every stage, before the Alberta Court of King’s Bench and beyond.
Alberta’s two-year limitation period gives you time, but timelines, costs, and leverage all shift depending on which stage you’re at. Because we’ve guided clients through demand letters, mediation, and full trials alike, we know what each stage actually requires — and we prepare every case as though it could go all the way, even though the vast majority resolve well before that.
Ninety-nine percent of employment disputes settle — but the ones that settle well are the ones where the other side knows you’re prepared to see it through. We’ve walked clients through every stage of this process, from the first demand letter to a trial, and that experience is what results in a fair settlement.
our services
Workplace issues can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. We help employees across Calgary, Alberta understand their legal rights and make informed decisions about the next steps.
We assess the strength of your claim and the employer’s likely defences, then recommend the most efficient route to your goal — negotiation, mediation, or litigation — backed by experience at each of those stages.
Because settlement is the outcome in the vast majority of cases, we focus on getting you there on the best possible terms — while preparing every file as though it might be among the small number that go the distance.
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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