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The Employment and Labour Law Group at Carbert Waite LLP is one of Calgary’s largest, providing comprehensive legal expertise to employers and employees across Alberta, with particular strength in the healthcare and construction industries. Our lawyers advise healthcare professionals, including dentists and doctors, on workplace disputes, professional structures, policies, employment contracts, and employee management. In construction, we assist civil contractors and manufacturers in navigating complex contracts and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
We also specialize in wrongful dismissal cases, particularly for executives and senior managers, and are experienced in enforcing restrictive covenants. Our expertise extends to labour relations, including certification applications, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and unfair labour practice complaints.
Our team offers in-depth knowledge in employment agreements, workplace policies, harassment and bullying, discipline and terminations, performance management, investigations, compliance with privacy and occupational health and safety legislation, human rights and employment standards, and hiring, downsizing, and layoffs. This breadth of expertise ensures tailored, effective solutions for complex employment and labour matters.
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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.
Carbert Waite represented Christopher Plotnikoff, as the plaintiff, in successfully claiming wrongful dismissal damages against Associated Engineering Alberta.
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Carbert Waite offers professional and informative communication, providing options and recommendations.
The expertise at Carbert Waite was not only what I was asking for, but also considered advisory information and guidance on areas not previously considered.
The firm is communicative and pays attention to detail.
Carbert Waite offers knowledgeable, appropriate advice and is responsive.
The firm provides astute, insightful legal advice and easy-to-understand options for a lay person.
Carbert Waite offers professional and informative communication, providing options and recommendations.
The expertise at Carbert Waite was not only what I was asking for, but also considered advisory information and guidance on areas not previously considered.
The firm is communicative and pays attention to detail.
Carbert Waite offers knowledgeable, appropriate advice and is responsive.
The firm provides astute, insightful legal advice and easy-to-understand options for a lay person.
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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.
He is clear, understands the issues and articulates them in a way that is meaningful.
He's very thorough and knowledgeable about his field.
Dylan is great to work with. He knows his stuff and keeps me well informed.
He is adaptable, open and receptive.
Stephen Torscher is the co-chair of the employment practice group at Carbert Waite. He has experience counselling on numerous wrongful dismissal claims, as well as broader expertise on workplace policies and employment contract issues.
Stephen has been a constant support, a wise advocate and provides sound legal advice. I am grateful for his thoughtfulness, critical thinking and astute understanding of the law.
Stephen's service is outstanding and he's super responsive.
Stephen knows how to guide and support his clients to navigate tough situations.
Mr Torscher has been fantastic to work with.
Stephen provides exceptional advice and information in a very efficient manner.
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Alex Norris
Head of Department
Joseph Oppenheim
Lauren Barteluk
Lucinda Wong
Roxanne Davis, KC, QArb
Head of Department
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