Calgary Employment Lawyers
Employment Lawyer in Calgary, Alberta
Three Dimensions Law advises Calgary employees and employers on employment agreements, terminations and severance, wrongful dismissal claims, and workplace disputes. For employees, that often means reviewing a severance offer before it is signed and explaining what the law may entitle you to. For employers, it means clear agreements, defensible processes and practical handling of disputes. Alberta employment matters frequently have short response windows, so early advice is valuable. Request a consultation to have your agreement or situation reviewed.
Common Matters
Employment Law matters we handle
Employment agreements
Drafting and reviewing offers, contracts, restrictive covenants and bonus or commission terms.
Wrongful dismissal
Assessing whether a termination and the amount offered reflect the employee's legal entitlements.
Severance review
Reviewing a severance package before it is signed, and negotiating where appropriate.
Workplace disputes
Disagreements over compensation, duties, conduct and the terms of employment.
Employer advice
Practical guidance on structuring agreements and handling difficult employment situations.
Negotiation and litigation
Resolving employment disputes through negotiation, or through court where required.
Understanding the issue
Termination entitlements are not just the statutory minimum
Alberta employment standards set minimum notice or pay in lieu. Depending on the employment contract and the circumstances, an employee's entitlement at common law can be considerably greater. Whether that applies turns on the wording of the agreement and how the employment ended.
This is why a severance offer should be reviewed before it is accepted.
Contracts decide most disputes
Many employment disputes come down to what the written agreement says — or fails to say — about termination, bonuses, expenses and restrictions after employment ends. Careful drafting at the start prevents costly disagreement later.
How Three Dimensions Law can help
- Reviewing employment agreements and severance offers before they are signed
- Assessing wrongful dismissal claims and negotiating resolution
- Drafting employment agreements and workplace documents for employers
- Advising on workplace disputes and difficult terminations
- Representing clients in employment-related proceedings
What to expect
- 01
Document review
We read the contract, offer or correspondence and identify what is in play.
- 02
Assessment
You receive a clear view of entitlements, risks and realistic outcomes.
- 03
Negotiation
Where warranted, we negotiate on your behalf.
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Resolution
The matter is documented properly, or advanced if agreement is not reached.
Who you may work with
Louis F. FombonLawyer
Zara ObaaLegal Professional
Calgary and Alberta relevance
Our office is in downtown Calgary at 816 7 Ave SW, Suite 500, and we act for clients throughout the city and elsewhere in Alberta. Matters of this kind are governed by Alberta legislation and are heard, where court is required, in the Alberta Court of Justice or the Court of King's Bench of Alberta depending on the nature and value of the claim.
We will tell you at the outset which forum and framework applies to your matter, and what that means for timing and cost.
Areas we serve
Further information
Related services
- Contract LawDrafting, reviewing, negotiating and enforcing the agreements that individuals and businesses depend on.
- Civil LitigationContract disputes, debt recovery, commercial and property disagreements resolved through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings.
- Business & Commercial LawCorporate-commercial advice, business agreements, risk management and commercial dispute resolution for Alberta businesses.
Legal Questions
Employment Law questions we are often asked
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Tell us what you are dealing with and we will explain the options available to you.