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Carbert Waite LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2027 : Alberta


Carbert Waite LLP

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About

Provided by Carbert Waite LLP

We are one of Calgary’s largest employment and labour law groups, offering clear and strategic solutions to employers and employees across Alberta. We are especially experienced in the healthcare and construction industries, and clients rely on us to handle everyday employment matters as well as complex workplace disputes, a combination of breadth and depth of experience that sets us apart.

We provide tailored advice on employment agreements, workplace policies, harassment and bullying, discipline and terminations, performance management, compliance with privacy and occupational health and safety legislation, human rights and employment standards, hiring, downsizing, and layoffs, and conduct and oversee workplace investigations.

We specialize in wrongful dismissal cases, particularly for executives and senior managers, and are experienced in enforcing restrictive covenants. Additionally, our labour law practice covers all stages of labour relations, including certification applications, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and unfair labour practice complaints.

Industries (2)

  • Healthcare
  • Construction

Chambers Review

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Employment & Labour - Alberta

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Carbert Waite has a diverse labour and employment practice advising employees on a wide range of workplace disputes, employment contracts and wrongful dismissal claims. The Calgary-based firm is active in a number of key industries, including IP, construction and healthcare.

Work Highlights

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  • Carbert Waite represented Bryan Dell in an employment dispute with Brookfield Residential.

Strengths

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  • Carbert Waite provides practical advice to minimise conflict, manage risk and give advice for the most mutually beneficial outcome.

    Employment & Labour respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Dylan Snowdon
    Band 4Dylan Snowdon

    Dylan Snowdon

    Dylan Snowdon is an experienced employment lawyer with a strong track record of representing both employers and employees. He is particularly adept at handling wrongful dismissal cases and injunction applications regarding the use of confidential information by former employees.

    • Dylan takes a reasonable and balanced approach and shows commercial awareness. He seeks to understand the nuance of situations.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
  • Band 4Stephen Torscher
    Band 4Stephen Torscher

    Stephen Torscher

    Stephen Torscher is co-chair of the employment practice group at Carbert Waite. He has experience counselling on numerous wrongful dismissal claims, as well as broader expertise in workplace policies and employment contract issues.

    • Stephen is always very knowledgeable. We trust his advice and feel secure moving forward with his suggestions.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
    • Stephen has a very good understanding of the business and its people.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
  • Up and ComingAlex Norris
    Up and ComingAlex Norris

    Alex Norris

    Alex Norris serves as co-chair of the firm's employment practice group. She has particular experience advising employees on termination matters.

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