Employment Lawyer Edmonton
At Bhardwaj+Co, our Edmonton employment lawyers offer dedicated legal counsel to both Edmonton employees and employers across various industries. We focus on safeguarding employment rights, ensuring fair treatment, and guiding workplaces toward compliance with Alberta employment standards.
Bhardwaj+Co: Employment Lawyers Near You
Our employment law firm is based in Edmonton, offering counsel to clients throughout Alberta. Our experience spans all facets of employment and labour law, from contract of employment drafting and negotiation to defending employers and employees in litigation proceedings under the Canada Labour Code.
Whether you’re an employee facing dismissal or an Edmonton employer needing assistance with employment contracts or labour law compliance, our legal team stands ready to represent your best interests.
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What Does an Employment Lawyer Do?
An employment lawyer provides legal advice, drafts employment contracts, and represents clients in litigation or negotiation. That work spans advising on workplace law and employee rights under the Alberta Employment Standards Code, Alberta Human Rights Act, and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety rules.
What We Help Employers With
Severance package reviews: Assessing termination offers and identifying whether additional compensation may be available.
Wrongful dismissal claims: Pursuing fair notice, termination pay, and severance through negotiation or litigation.
Employment contract reviews: Explaining contract terms, termination clauses, compensation provisions, and employee obligations.
Non-compete and confidentiality clauses: Reviewing restrictive covenants and advising on whether they are reasonable and enforceable.
Long-term disability matters: Assisting with denied benefits, return-to-work plans, and disability-related workplace disputes.
Workplace accommodation:Advising employees whose medical needs, disabilities, or other protected characteristics require accommodation.
Arbitration and tribunal representation: Appearing before arbitration boards and other decision-making bodies during employment disputes.
Retaliation and whistleblower concerns: Advising employees who experience punishment or dismissal after reporting misconduct or raising legal concerns.
Pension disputes: Addressing pension and retirement benefit issues that arise alongside termination or severance disputes.
Fee arrangement guidance: Explaining available billing options, including whether contingency fees may be offered for certain matters.
Common Employment Law Cases in Alberta
We regularly see:
- Wage and hour disputes, where employees contest unpaid wages or pay structure under Alberta employment standards
- Discrimination or harassment claims, pursued by employees facing biased treatment
- Wrongful termination and discipline, where employees allege unjust or constructive dismissal
- Breach of contract, where non-compete or non-solicitation terms aren't upheld
- Health and safety violations, where employers fail to provide safe workplaces
- Leaves of absence and accommodation, where employees request maternity, medical, or other leave
By partnering with Bhardwaj+Co, you can count on employment law experts dedicated to delivering knowledgeable counsel for all your employment and labour law needs in Edmonton and across Alberta.
Edmonton workers often face hurdles enforcing their employment law rights, especially when dismissal, workplace harassment, or other discrimination threaten their livelihoods. Our lawyers work diligently to uphold employment rights and ensure you receive the compensation and fair treatment you deserve.
Employment contract review: Interpreting terms, obligations, termination clauses, and workplace policies before or during employment.
Wrongful dismissal: Assessing whether you received proper notice, severance, and termination pay after losing your job.
Constructive dismissal: Reviewing major changes to pay, duties, hours, location, or working conditions that may amount to a dismissal.
Just cause disputes: Challenging allegations of misconduct, poor performance, or other claims used to deny notice or severance.
Reasonable notice and severance: Determining whether you may be entitled to compensation beyond Alberta’s statutory minimums.
Wages, pay, and overtime: Helping with unpaid wages, missing overtime, improper deductions, and other employment standards issues.
Workplace harassment and discrimination: Advising on hostile work environments, discriminatory treatment, bullying, and related workplace complaints.
Employment insurance and temporary layoffs: Clarifying your rights and options after a layoff, reduction in work, or termination.
Non-compete and non-solicitation clauses: Reviewing restrictive covenants that may limit where you can work or which clients you can contact.
Workplace accommodation: Advising on accommodation related to disability, medical needs, religion, family status, and other protected grounds.
Workers’ compensation matters: Helping employees understand their rights and options after a workplace injury or compensation dispute.
Negotiation and litigation: Advocating for fair outcomes through settlement discussions, mediation, or court proceedings when necessary.
Resolving an Employment Dispute as an Employee
Most employee disputes don't need to end up in court. If you're worried about retaliation for raising a concern, that's part of what we assess up front.
When you come to us with a workplace issue, we typically walk through the options in this order:
- Negotiation or mediation directly with your employer, often the fastest and lowest-cost path to a fair outcome
- An Employment Standards complaint, for issues like unpaid wages or improper termination, filed through Alberta's Employment Standards Branch
- A human rights complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission, where discrimination or harassment is involved
- Civil litigation, reserved for cases where the other options don't produce a fair resolution
We assess which path fits your situation from the start, rather than defaulting to the slowest and most expensive one.
For Edmonton employers, navigating employment laws and fulfilling obligations under the Canada Labour Code can be intricate. Our firm provides strategic legal counsel to ensure your contracts, workplace policies, and terms and conditions of employment align with Alberta and Canadian regulations.
What We Help Employers With
Employment contracts: Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment agreements to reflect current Alberta employment law requirements.
Workplace policies: Creating compliant policies for conduct, discipline, harassment, accommodation, remote work, and other employment matters.
Work permits and employment documentation: Advising on employment-related documentation and workplace requirements affecting foreign workers.
Workplace investigations: Managing allegations of harassment, misconduct, discrimination, and other internal workplace complaints through a fair investigation process.
Discipline and termination: Providing legal advice before suspensions, dismissals, layoffs, and other disciplinary decisions.
Just cause dismissals: Assessing whether employee conduct meets the legal threshold for termination without notice or severance.
Notice and termination pay: Helping employers determine statutory and common-law obligations for reasonable notice, severance, and compensation.
Independent contractor agreements: Structuring contractor relationships and reducing the risk of employee misclassification disputes.
Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution: Representing employers in mediation, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and other dispute resolution processes.
Employment litigation defence: Defending businesses against wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, harassment, discrimination, wage, and other employment claims.
Keeping Your Workplace Compliant
By addressing potential employment law issues proactively, before they become disputes, we minimize risk and help you maintain ongoing fair treatment and understanding in the workplace. That includes reviewing non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, so they're enforceable rather than symbolic, and building policies that hold up if they're ever challenged.
Talk to an Edmonton Employment Lawyer About Your Business
Not sure how to handle an employment issue or reduce legal risk? We’ll review your options and help you choose a practical, compliant path forward.
Book Your ConsultationWhy Choose Bhardwaj+Co for Employment and Labour Litigation?
Our employment law experts at Bhardwaj+Co combine deep experience with a client-focused approach. We tailor our legal counsel to your specific needs, whether you’re an employee seeking compensation or an employer aiming to avoid legal issues.
Our Track Record and Client-First Approach
We strive for fair treatment in all employment relationships, offering a personalized process that ensures you’re well-informed at every stage. That approach is reflected in our 4.8-star rating across 200 Google reviews, built one claim at a time.
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