Employment Law Calgary | Osuji & Smith Lawyers

Strategic Employment Counsel for Employers

Employer & Workplace Legal Advisory

We advise businesses, organizations, and employers across Alberta on workplace decisions where risk, cost, and reputation are on the line.

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Multi-Office Calgary · Toronto · Vancouver · Dubai

600+ Google Reviews

130+ Awards Won

150+ Combined Years of Experience

45+ Years of Service

32+ Languages Spoken

Who We Advise

Employment issues are rarely isolated. They impact operations, culture, leadership, and long-term business risk. Our role is to help employers make informed, strategic decisions — before issues escalate, and when they do.

We act for small businesses, mid-size companies, and large organizations across Alberta — providing clear, practical advice grounded in legal expertise and commercial understanding.

9+ Consecutive Years Top Ranked

Strategic Pillar

Proactive, Strategic, and Built for Employers

A poorly handled dismissal, an unenforceable contract, or an unresolved workplace dispute can expose a business to significant legal and reputational risk. The standards we bring to employer mandates are the same ones our individual clients experience.

We are not a reactive, one-size-fits-all practice. Our firm is designed to support employers dealing with complex, high-stakes workplace issues — combining legal insight with structured thinking to protect both immediate interests and long-term business objectives.

How We Advise Employers

Employer Employment Law Services

Employment Contracts

A well-drafted employment agreement is your first line of protection. We draft and review agreements for executives and employees at every level — identifying clauses that do not serve your interests before they become problems.

Termination Planning

Executive-level exits, structured dismissals, and severance strategy require legal precision. We advise on how to handle terminations in a way that minimises risk and exposure before anything is offered or signed.

Workplace Investigations

Harassment, misconduct, and internal disputes require independent, structured investigation. We conduct workplace investigations and internal reviews that are thorough, defensible, and appropriately documented.

Disputes & Litigation

When wrongful dismissal claims, human rights matters, or employment disputes cannot be resolved without court involvement, we provide tactical, cost-effective representation at every level of the Alberta court system.

Non-Compete & Restrictive Covenants

Employers need agreements that will hold up if tested. We draft enforceable restrictive covenants that protect your business interests within what Alberta law will actually enforce — not broader than necessary, not weaker than required.

Ongoing Retainer Advisory

Day-to-day legal guidance, rapid-response advice on emerging workplace issues, proactive compliance audits, and HR support — structured as an ongoing retainer relationship that keeps pace with your business.

Our Engagement

How We Work With Employers

Fast Response Times

Workplace matters move quickly. Our team is structured for rapid assessment and advice so you can make informed decisions before situations escalate.

Clear, Unambiguous Guidance

We provide direct advice without legal jargon, focused on actionable steps that work within your operational and financial constraints.

Settlement First

Our primary focus is effective settlement and cost-effective representation. If litigation is the only route, we stop at nothing to get you the best outcome.

The Advantage

The Collective Intelligence Advantage

Employment matters rarely exist in isolation. A dismissal can intersect with a human rights claim. An executive exit can involve pension and estate planning considerations. An immigration matter can affect employment status.

At Osuji & Smith, your employment lawyer works within a firm covering business and corporate law, civil litigation, immigration, family, real estate, and estate planning. When your matter requires a wider view, that expertise is already here.

Business & Corporate Law → Civil Litigation → Family Law & Divorce → Immigration & Refugee Law → Real Estate Law → Wills & Estate Planning → Personal Injury Law →

Before You Sign or Offer Anything

Talk to Us First

Whether you have received a severance offer, been dismissed, are about to issue a termination package, or are facing a workplace situation that does not feel right — speak with us before you sign or offer anything. We will give you a clear-eyed, honest view of where you stand and what your options are.