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Employment & Labour - Alberta
What the Team is Known For
Miller Thomson's labour and employment group showcases valuable experience across the practice area, including employment advice relating to commercial transactions, workplace investigations and occupational health and safety considerations. The team acts for an enviable roster of clients, including those in the construction, IT and oil and gas industry. The firm has offices in Edmonton and Calgary.
Strengths
The firm is practical and timely. It has an efficient approach with actionable recommendations.
Miller Thomson's team is very practical, which aids in carrying out employment-related matters for our Canadian workforce.
The team offers thorough support, with multiple options provided to achieve the desired outcome.
The Miller Thomson team is outstanding.
The team is always available to help and to provide excellent advice that mitigates risk for our organisation.
Work Highlights
Miller Thomson acted for Robertson LLP in relation to a lawsuit by a former lawyer claiming additional severance for a variety of claims, including termination without cause, payment of bonus amounts allegedly owed and compensation for overtime hours allegedly worked.
Notable practitioners
Jill is one of our company's trusted advisers. I know we are in good hands when Jill is working our matter.
Jill is outstanding and someone whom we trust completely.
Jill always advises based on explaining the facts, along with potential pitfalls and upsides. I would highly recommend Jill to others needing good guidance and support.
I find Jill to be an absolute delight on every front and she is a subject matter expert.
John Batzel is currently based at the Calgary office of Miller Thomson. He is particularly well known for providing advice on collective agreements and compensation agreements. He also acts in employment litigation, including wrongful dismissal claims.
John has built a fabulous reputation with us for his practical advising methods and effectiveness.
Teri Treiber is a skilled labour and employment lawyer based in Miller Thomson's Calgary office. She advises employers on a diverse range of issues, including workplace investigations, wrongful dismissal claims and defending employment-related litigation.
It has been great to work with Teri.
Teri demonstrates a deep well of expertise and she is solutions-focused.
Teri is truly a delight to work with. I am comforted by her deep subject matter expertise.