When a person is seeking legal services, he or she will often be asking similar questions:

What is a questioning?

How long will it take to conclude this transaction?

What do I need to do to incorporate?

Can I cut my spouse out of my will?

These are important questions and most often, the answer will be quite similar – it depends on your circumstances. There is no magical answer that will apply to everyone.

Whether you are wanting your will drafted, your house sold, or starting your own business, you will be spending quite a bit of time with your lawyer.

When deciding which lawyer to use – and there are many of us – one thing to keep in mind is how comfortable do you feel with your lawyer?

My answer to this may surprise you. Despite what most of us lawyers think, a lawyer is not a special snowflake.

Quoting from The Dark Knight (which is in my opinion,one of the greatest Batman films to date):

“He’s the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now.”

Your lawyer should be one who represents your interests but should also be one who is not afraid to tell you the pros and cons of your specific situation. Your lawyer should be one who not only keeps you well informed, but also one who is willing to give you practical advice. Not every problem is a legal one. There may be times when you do not like what you hear, but keep in mind that the lawyer you retain is retained to represent you.

By Christina Dao of Aarbo Fuldauer LLP

If you have a legal issue that you need reviewed by a lawyer, please contact the law office of Aarbo Fuldauer LLP at:

Address: 3rd Floor, 1131 Kensington Road NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3P4
Phone: (403) 571-5120
Email: info@aflawyers.ca

Christina Dao
Barrister & Solicitor
www.aflawyers.ca

*The information contained in this blog is not legal advice. It should not be construed as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. If you require legal assistance, please contact a lawyer. At Aarbo Fuldauer LLP, our lawyers have broad experience in many areas of practice.  If you require assistance in an area of law that is outside our area of practice, we can refer you a suitable colleague.*

The unremitting downturn in Alberta’s economy is resulting in job losses for many Albertans. Employees with long and even moderately long term employment are finding themselves without a job. The most common reason being cited for lay-offs is the lack of work due to the bleak economic situation. In this market, new opportunities are difficult to find.

While the Employment Standards Code sets out the minimum notice or payment in lieu of notice, that an employee is entitled to when dismissed without cause, greater obligations may be imposed on the employer by the common law. In the absence of an explicit agreement between the employer and employee governing the termination or notice, Courts will impose the common law obligations.

In some instances, a termination clause in an employment clause may rebut the common law presumption; however in Alberta the termination clause must contain very specific language otherwise the common law presumption will continue to operate. At Aarbo Fuldauer LLP our employment lawyers are experienced and specialized in reviewing and understanding employment contracts and termination provisions. We can help you understand whether your contract precludes you from claiming payment in lieu of you common law right to reasonable notice, or if you are entitled to more.

By Sharni Dhillon B.Sc, J.D., Associate at Aarbo Fuldauer LLP

For more information, please contact the law office of Aarbo Fuldauer LLP at:

Address: 3rd Floor, 1131 Kensington Road NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3P4
Phone: (403) 571-5120
Email: info@aflawyers.ca

Sharni Dhillon
Barrister & Solicitor
www.aflawyers.ca

*The information contained in this blog is not legal advice. It should not be construed as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. If you require legal assistance, please contact a lawyer*

The Alberta Human Rights Act (“AHRA”) was implemented as an instrument to prevent discrimination, or to remedy wrongs done to individuals who provide a service in the public sector. Prohibitions apply to several protected areas and grounds under the AHRA.

The Alberta Court of Appeal and the Court of Queen’s Bench have defined the scope of relationships protected under the Human Rights legislation. As a general rule Courts define the employment relationship within the public sector broadly, purposively and liberally. An employment relationship has been found to exist when an individual “earns their livelihood from the relationship.” Courts have also held that one is an employer to some extent when one controls the ability of another to earn a livelihood.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against or that your rights have been violated our Employment lawyers at Aarbo Fuldauer LLP can assist you in ascertaining whether Human Rights legislation can intervene under the circumstances. We can assist you in determining whether your relationship with your employer is within the purview of Human Rights Legislation and whether the discrimination you’ve suffered is protected under the grounds defined by the Human Rights Commission.

By Sharni Dhillon B.Sc, J.D., Associate at Aarbo Fuldauer LLP

For more information, please contact the law office of Aarbo Fuldauer LLP at:

Address: 3rd Floor, 1131 Kensington Road NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3P4
Phone: (403) 571-5120
Email: info@aflawyers.ca

Sharni Dhillon
Barrister & Solicitor
www.aflawyers.ca

*The information contained in this blog is not legal advice. It should not be construed as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. If you require legal assistance, please contact a lawyer*