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Employers conduct investigations for two main reasons: to prove just cause for termination or to meet legal duties under Harassment and OHS legislation. However, too often, these inquiries fail to meet the legal “gold standard.”
A legally sound investigation must adhere to procedural fairness, be impartial, and rely on a truly neutral investigator. In our experience, investigations are frequently compromised by internal pressures, leading to expediency over thoroughness or, worse, a predetermined outcome designed to cover the employer’s legal bases. When an employer cuts corners, they risk converting their attempted defense into a legal liability. A failure to conduct a rigorous investigation means:
If an investigation is found to be biased or negligent, it undermines the employer’s entire case — whether they were trying to prove cause or defend a harassment complaint. We specialize in scrutinizing the investigative process, exposing procedural flaws and systemic biases to defend your rights and secure your full entitlements.
Employers often trust an investigation to protect them — but a rushed or one-sided process usually does the opposite. Once we show it was biased or incomplete, cause collapses and harassment liability follows.
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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 scrutinize the investigative process end to end — who conducted it, how allegations were tested, and whether you had a genuine opportunity to respond — measuring it against the legal gold standard of procedural fairness, impartiality, and neutrality.
Where the investigation falls short, we use those flaws to challenge a for-cause termination, defend against unproven allegations, or advance a harassment claim your employer failed to properly address.
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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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