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Executive relationships carry outsized risk on both entry and exit — long common-law notice periods, complex equity and bonus entitlements, and change-of-control triggers that can cost millions. We help Calgary companies structure executive contracts and compensation that attract the right leaders while protecting the business.
Executive contracts require sophisticated handling of base and variable compensation, bonus and long-term incentive plans, equity and stock options, vesting on termination, change-of-control and “golden parachute” provisions, restrictive covenants, and fiduciary obligations. Executives also command the longest reasonable-notice periods of any employee category, which makes termination terms an especially high-value part of the agreement. This is particularly true across Calgary’s energy, finance, and technology sectors, where executive packages are substantial and highly structured.
Disputes frequently turn on what happens to unvested equity, bonuses, and LTIP entitlements at termination. If plan language and the employment agreement aren’t explicit and consistent with each other, a court may award those amounts through the entire notice period — turning an ambiguity in the paperwork into a very expensive outcome. Change-of-control terms need equally careful drafting, since a poorly worded trigger can fire when it was never intended to.
With executives, the fight is almost never about base salary — it’s about the bonus, the options, and the change-of-control clause. Those are the terms that decide a seven-figure exit, and they’re the ones companies most often leave ambiguous.
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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 structure executive agreements that clearly define compensation, bonus and LTIP treatment, equity vesting on termination, and change-of-control terms — removing the ambiguities that fuel disputes.
We draft enforceable restrictive covenants suited to senior roles and advise on fiduciary duties, so both the appointment and any eventual exit are controlled from the outset.
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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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