Employment Law
Whether you have been handed a severance offer, are reviewing a new employment contract or need to manage a difficult situation at work, GP Legal Hub helps you understand your rights, your obligations and the practical options available to you.
Overview
Employment is one of the most important relationships in a person’s life and in any business. The terms of an employment agreement, the way a termination is handled and how a workplace dispute is addressed can affect income, careers and the day-to-day operation of a business.
At GP Legal Hub, we advise both employees and employers on workplace and employment-related legal matters. We take the time to understand your situation and objectives first, explain the legal issues in plain language, and help you identify an appropriate path forward.
Whether you are about to sign a new employment contract, have recently lost your job, are weighing a severance offer, or are an employer dealing with a termination or a workplace dispute, we can help.
Who we help
Services
Advice for employees and employers at every stage of the employment relationship, from the first offer letter to the end of employment and any dispute that follows.
For employees considering a new role or a change in terms.
For employees whose employment has ended or is about to.
For employees seeking a resolution with an employer.
For employers setting clear expectations from the start.
For employers managing the end of an employment relationship.
For employers addressing concerns before they escalate.
Employees and employers
GP advises employees and employers on workplace and employment-related legal matters, including employment agreement drafting and review, termination and wrongful dismissal matters, severance packages, workplace disputes, employment-related demand letters and settlement negotiations.
Called to the Alberta Bar in 2024, GP has legal experience spanning over nine years and two jurisdictions. He works with clients to understand their rights, obligations and practical options, and to identify an appropriate path toward resolving workplace disputes.
His approach is straightforward: understand what you are trying to achieve, explain the legal issues in plain language, provide practical options and work toward an efficient resolution, whether that means a negotiated settlement or simply knowing where you stand before you sign.
Share what you are dealing with, whether that is a new contract, a termination, a severance offer or a dispute at work, along with any documents you have, such as agreements, letters or emails.
We review your situation, explain your rights and obligations in plain language, and discuss the practical options available to you, including any timing considerations.
We confirm the scope of our services and the applicable legal fees before beginning work, so you know what to expect.
We prepare or review the documents, send or respond to correspondence such as demand letters, and negotiate with the other party or their lawyer, keeping you informed along the way.
We work toward an efficient resolution, such as a signed agreement or a negotiated settlement. If a matter cannot be resolved by agreement, we discuss the options available and what each may involve.
Fees
Employment matters vary widely in scope and complexity, from reviewing a single employment agreement to negotiating the resolution of a workplace dispute. We will discuss your matter with you and explain the applicable legal fees before any work begins.
GST and applicable disbursements are additional unless expressly stated otherwise.
We will confirm the scope of our services and the applicable legal fees before beginning work.
FAQs
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Not before you understand it. A severance offer may or may not reflect what you are entitled to, and signing a release can affect your ability to pursue further claims against your employer.
We can review the offer and any release, explain your rights and discuss your options, including whether to negotiate. Offers often come with a deadline to respond, so it is wise to seek advice early.
It depends on your circumstances. The terms of your employment agreement, your position, your length of service and other factors may all be relevant to what you are entitled to when your employment ends.
We can review your situation and explain your rights and options. Time limits can apply to employment claims, so you should seek advice promptly.
It is a good idea. Employment agreements often include terms that matter most when the relationship ends, such as termination provisions, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, and confidentiality obligations.
A review before you sign helps you understand what you are agreeing to and raise any concerns while there is still an opportunity to discuss them.
Whether a particular clause can be enforced depends on its wording and the circumstances. We can review the clause and explain what it may mean for you, whether you are an employee considering a new role or an employer looking to protect your business.
A well-drafted written agreement can set clear expectations about duties, compensation, confidentiality and what happens if the employment ends. Without one, the terms of the relationship may be less certain.
We can prepare new agreements or review and update the agreements you already use.
Ending an employment relationship involves legal, financial and practical considerations. The terms of the employment agreement, the reasons for the decision, how the termination is communicated and what is offered to the employee can all affect the likelihood of a dispute.
Getting advice before you act can help you plan the process and understand your obligations.
Next step
Whether you are reviewing a contract, facing a termination, considering a severance offer or managing a workplace dispute, GP Legal Hub can help you understand your options and move forward with clarity.
The information provided on this page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
Employment matters depend on the particular facts of each situation, including the terms of employment, the history of the relationship and the circumstances of any dispute or termination. Information applicable to one person or business may not apply to another, and time limits may apply, so you should seek advice promptly.
Legal fees vary depending on the nature, scope and complexity of a matter. GST and applicable disbursements are additional unless expressly stated otherwise.
Submitting information through this website or contacting GP Legal Hub does not create a lawyer-client relationship. GP Legal Hub must first agree to act for you, complete any required conflict and identification procedures, and confirm the terms of the engagement.
