Calgary Employment Law Services
When You Should Speak With an Employment Lawyer
Workplace issues are governed by Alberta employment law, which is applied differently than in other provinces. At Evolution Legal, we focus exclusively on workplace law for employees. Getting advice early helps ensure that your rights are protected under the laws that apply to employees in Calgary and across Alberta.
Whether you’ve been let go, are facing unwanted changes, or are being asked to sign a new agreement, speaking with an employment lawyer before you respond provides clarity and preserves your options.
Evolution Legal Employment Law Services
Wrongful Dismissal & Severance Review
A dismissal may be wrongful when reasonable notice has not been provided in accordance with Alberta law, even if an employer offers a severance package immediately. Many Calgary employees are unaware that the initial offer is often only a starting point, not the final amount the law may require.
Why severance review matters
Termination packages are frequently based on internal policy or minimum legislative standards. However, common law rights in Alberta often provide additional compensation beyond those minimums. A review helps determine whether the package fairly reflects what you are owed before you sign.
Protecting your rights before you sign
Employers in Calgary sometimes impose response deadlines or use technical wording to encourage quick acceptance. Reviewing the agreement before signing ensures that you are receiving appropriate compensation and not unintentionally giving up your legal entitlements.
Evolution Legal can review your severance documents and guide you through the process before you sign.
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Constructive Dismissal
When workplace changes cross the line
Constructive dismissal can occur when significant changes are made to your role, compensation, or responsibilities without your consent. Not every change qualifies, but when it affects an essential term of your employment, Alberta courts may treat it as a termination.
Why timing is important
Waiting too long can be interpreted as acceptance of the new terms. Speaking to a lawyer familiar with how constructive dismissal is assessed for employees in Calgary helps protect you before your position weakens.
Understanding your options
Because constructive dismissal law is applied case-by-case in Alberta, early legal advice clarifies whether the change is substantial enough to trigger compensation similar to a termination, and what next steps are available to you.
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Employment, Non-Competition / Non-Solicitation & Non-Disclosure Agreements
Understanding the impact before you sign
Employment agreements govern key aspects of the working relationship, including termination rights and post-employment restrictions. A review ensures that the terms are enforceable under Alberta employment law, which can differ from other provinces and jurisdictions.
Termination clauses in Alberta
Termination clauses have become increasingly common, particularly in Calgary workplaces where employers try to limit severance exposure. If the clause is improperly drafted or inconsistent with provincial legislation, it may not be enforceable.
Non-compete and non-solicitation clauses
Non-competition clauses may not be enforceable against all employees under Alberta common law, particularly if introduced later in the employment relationship without something new in return flowing back to the employee.
Non-solicitation clauses are more commonly upheld, but only when narrowly drafted. Understanding these distinctions before signing helps protect your ability to work in Calgary or elsewhere in Alberta in the future.
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Our Legal Process
Review and advise on all relevant documentation.
Conduct a thorough legal assessment based on applicable case law to best determine your entitlements.
Draft and submit correspondence referencing our legal assessment and your entitlements.
Handle the negotiation with your employer.
Complete steps 1–4 for one flat fee — backed by our two-week guarantee.*
* Under the terms of our two-week guarantee, once you retain our services, we will complete steps 1-3 in full within 14-days of the day you retain us or you’ll receive a 25% discount on the fee you paid.
Our Consultation Process
Why don’t we provide free employment law consultations? The reason is simple: your employment matter deserves a fully informed opinion, not a quick call. Before we meet, we spend up to 60 minutes reviewing your documents and analyzing your situation under Alberta employment law. That way, when we speak, we can give you advice you can rely on.
During the consultation itself, we then take the time to walk you through our assessment and answer your questions, so you leave with clarity and next steps.
If you’re unsure how to proceed, Evolution Legal can help you understand your options and next steps.
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