Employment Lawyers for Western Canadian Employees
We are a leading Alberta employment and labour law firm, located conveniently in Calgary, Vancouver, Red Deer & Edmonton, that specializes in helping workers in Alberta and BC, including:
- Employees whose employment has been terminated with or without just cause
- Workers who have a non-competition/non-solicitation problem or dispute
- Workers on contract
- Employees who are being harassed, bullied, or discriminated against.
Our approach is simple: we strive to achieve the best result for every client in a timely and cost-efficient manner. We have helped numerous employees who have lost their jobs navigate the legal process to a successful result; we can help you too.
If your employment has been terminated, or you simply want to have a confidential discussion about your employment law rights, Taylor Janis is here to help you move forward.
What is employment law?
Employment laws are in place to govern the often-complex relationship between a worker and a business and to define the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Generally speaking, employees have more rights under common law than under provincial legislation. This can create legal disputes, especially with matters such as wrongful dismissal and severance pay.
Because of the significant financial consequences that can result from employment matters, it is important to understand these laws from both sides of the employment relationship and to take the appropriate legal advice if there are disputes.
What do employment lawyers do?
Provincial employment laws cover the vast majority of employees in both Alberta & British Columbia for matters such as the minimum standard of hours, sick pay and severance in the case of termination.
As mentioned, under the common law, employees may be entitled to more than the minimums stated in the employment acts. Employment lawyers must be intimately familiar with both common law and employment law and advise parties accordingly of their rights and responsibilities.
Employment lawyers can represent either the employee or the employer in legal aspects of labour and employment rights, covering everything from wrongful dismissal and termination without cause to non-solicitation agreements.
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At Taylor Janis LLP, we have the skills, knowledge, and expertise to handle all of your employment & labour law needs.
Eric Lam
MANAGING PARTNER
Eric C. Lam is a partner working in the firm’s Edmonton office. Eric’s experience includes Employment Law matters, general Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, and Family Law matters. Additionally, Eric’s practice incorporates negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.