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Restrictive covenants like non-competition and non-solicitation clauses can feel like career handcuffs. These complex agreements are often included in employment contracts to prevent you from working for a competitor or starting your own business after you leave. We specialize in challenging these clauses to ensure your right to earn a living remains protected.
Alberta courts fundamentally view blanket non-competition clauses as restraints on free trade. Because of the power imbalance in the employment relationship, the law presumes these clauses are void and unenforceable. To successfully enforce a non-competition clause against you, your former employer must prove that the clause is:
Leveraging leading Alberta case law, such as the high legal threshold affirmed in Globex Foreign Exchange Corporation v. Kelcher, we have successfully challenged overly broad restrictive covenants. Most employers never clear this bar — which is exactly why the presumption exists.
Non-competes are often used as scare tactics. Alberta courts start from the presumption they’re unenforceable, and the employer carries a heavy burden to prove otherwise. Don’t give up a better job because of a clause that probably wouldn’t survive a courtroom.
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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 analyze your non-competition or non-solicitation clause against the legal standard Alberta courts actually apply — reasonableness in scope, geography, and time, and whether a less restrictive option would have protected your employer just as well.
Leveraging leading Alberta case law, including Globex Foreign Exchange Corporation v. Kelcher, we respond to cease-and-desist threats, advise on safely taking a new role, and defend you if a former employer takes the matter to court.
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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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