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DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta

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DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

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The Labour and Employment group at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s largest of its kind, ‎‎‎‎with a formidable practice and presence across the country. ‎Canadian team members seamlessly integrate ‎‎‎‎with over 300 world class legal professionals ‎across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and ‎‎‎‎Asia Pacific, making DLA's global employment ‎team one of the largest, with one of the widest ‎‎‎‎geographical footprints of any ‎international law firm.‎

Members of the team are involved in various professional associations, including the Canadian ‎‎‎‎Association ‎of Counsel to Employers and Provincial Human Resources Professional Associations and are sought after for speaking panels, conferences and media ‎‎‎‎commentaries on ‎significant workplace and employment-related matters, in addition to ‎‎‎‎authoring various ‎publications.‎ DLA Piper Canada's annual Employment & Labour Law ‎Client ‎‎‎‎Conferences are attended by hundreds of clients from large and small Canadian ‎employers ‎every ‎‎year. ‎

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Employment & Labour - Alberta

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper operates a noteworthy regional employment team based out of Calgary. The firm leverages its considerable international capabilities to service employers from a diverse range of industries, including transportation. The Alberta employment and labour group has expertise on issues such as wrongful dismissal, health and safety, human rights and privacy. Moreover, it has experience concerning both unionised and non-unionised environments, as well as handling employment litigation at various court and tribunal levels. The firm is particularly renowned for its representation of clients in education and the public sector, working with universities and higher education institutions, and it is also singled out for its experience of labour relations within federally regulated industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA defended the Calgary Drop-In and Rehabilitation Centre from allegations regarding workplace abuse and management acquiescence.

Strengths

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  • DLA has an excellent ability in assessing risks, clarity of communication and genuine interest in ensuring the client is well-versed and appropriately engaged at all stages.

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  • DLA has specialisation in employment and labour and offers a unique service.

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  • The DLA Piper team is very familiar with our industry and has great awareness and insights into the key issues and changes impacting our industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Ford
    Michael Ford

    Michael Ford

    Michael Ford KC has notable experience defending clients in high-profile allegations of harassment. He also advises on employee dismissals, possible breaches of privacy and disputes over pay rates.

    • Michael is among the best and most effective lawyers in the country.

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    • Michael is an excellent and strategic lawyer.

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