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Provided by Michael Ford KC
Michael Ford, K.C. is a partner in the firm's Calgary office. His practice is focused on employment and labour law, and has extensive experience in all aspects of collective bargaining, advising both unionized and non-unionized employers.
Michael has acted for employers in collective bargaining, arbitrations, strikes and contract administration matters. He has advised employers on dealing with union organizational activity and provided counselling on various workplace matters, including employee discipline and termination, privacy issues, employment agreements, harassment/discrimination, drug testing policies, and sick leaves.
He has also provided guidance to boards of directors and compensation committees on executive employment matters. Michael is a certified human resources professional.
Michael develops sensible and workable solutions to complex workplace issues in a range of industries, including: energy, manufacturing, warehouse, communications, retail, financial, transportation and high-tech industries, as well as major public sector institutions in the health and education fields.
He has defended many employers in significant labour and employment cases involving provincially and federally-regulated workplaces, and routinely advises on Canada/US business transactions involving employment matters.
Member, Former President, Human Resources Institute of Alberta
Member, Former Chair, Labour Law Subsection, Canadian Bar Association (Southern Alberta)
Former Chair, Hospital Privileges Appeal Board of Alberta
Member, Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers
Member, Society for Human Resource Management
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Michael is an excellent labour and employment counsel. His depth of knowledge is combined with strategic acumen. He is highly efficient and provides sound, strategic and legal advice.
Michael is extremely knowledgeable and always provides sound legal advice and direction.
Michael is an excellent labour and employment counsel. His depth of knowledge is combined with strategic acumen. He is highly efficient and provides sound, strategic and legal advice.
Michael is extremely knowledgeable and always provides sound legal advice and direction.