Employment Lawyers for Employees Calgary | Osuji & Smith

Calgary's Top-Rated Employment Lawyers

Employment Law for Employees & Individuals

Recognised independently. Trusted by employees across Alberta — from wrongful dismissal and severance reviews to workplace harassment and constructive dismissal.

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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 Represent

Being let go from a job you gave years to is not a clean legal transaction. It is disorienting. It can feel like a loss of identity, financial security, and professional standing — often all at once.

We know that. It is why the first thing we ask a new client is not what their contract says. It is how they are doing. Whether you are an employee facing dismissal, reviewing a severance offer, or navigating a hostile workplace — we are here before you sign anything.

45+ Years Serving Alberta Employees

Our Standard

Understand the Person Before You Build the Case

Clients who come to us after consulting other lawyers — sometimes five or six of them — tell us consistently that the difference was immediate. Not just in outcome. In how they felt walking out of the first meeting.

With our team, hiring one lawyer here means you hire the entire brain-trust of our firm. Your lawyer draws on combined experience spanning hundreds of employment matters across Alberta — different industries, dismissal patterns, and employer tactics. That reach is what allows us to find what others would not think to look for.

Our Services

Employment Law for Employees

Wrongful Dismissal

If you were let go without adequate notice or compensation, your employer's first offer is rarely their best one. We represent terminated employees in recovering what they are actually owed — and we know the methods employers use to obscure that figure.

Severance Reviews

Before you sign anything, let us read it. A severance package is a starting position, not a final answer. We audit the offer precisely — identifying what has been omitted, understated, or structured in your employer's favour.

Constructive Dismissal

When your employer makes your role unrecognisable — cutting your pay, stripping your responsibilities, or making conditions untenable — staying is not a resignation. We help you understand what you are entitled to when that line has been crossed.

Workplace Harassment & Human Rights

When your workplace becomes hostile, discriminatory, or unsafe, you do not have to navigate it alone. We represent employees facing human rights violations and toxic workplace environments, with a focus on resolutions that hold up beyond the immediate legal outcome.

Employment Contracts

Your employment contract governs your working life and your departure from it. We review agreements at every level — if a clause is not in your interest, we will tell you which one and why, before you sign anything.

Non-Compete & Restrictive Covenants

In Alberta, restrictive covenant clauses are frequently broader than the law will enforce. We advise employees on the true scope and limits of what they have signed — so you know exactly what binds you and what does not.

The Advantage

The Osuji & Smith Collective Intelligence

At Osuji & Smith, our primary focus is effective settlement and cost-effective representation for our clients. However, if litigation is the only route, we stop at nothing to get you the best representation.

With our formidable team, hiring one lawyer here means you hire the entire brain-trust of our firm. Your employment lawyer draws on a team whose combined experience spans hundreds of employment matters across Alberta — different industries, dismissal patterns, and employer tactics.

Before You Sign Anything, Talk to Us.

Whether you have received a severance offer, been dismissed, are facing a hostile workplace, or simply want to understand what your contract actually means — speak with us first. We will give you a clear, honest view of where you stand and what your options are.

Client Stories

What Our Employment Clients Say

"Unlike other lawyers I consulted — six in total — who immediately jumped into severance calculations and sounded robotic, Dr. Dimiri began by asking how I was feeling and what had happened. He showed genuine empathy before even discussing the legal details. That human connection meant everything. I feel not just represented, but understood."

Anangelina Archile Employment Client

"Dr. Charles Osuji has been an excellent listener with all the details provided to assess my severance package. Shikha Shukla's recommendations and clear guidance as legal advisor made the process very smooth and free of stress. They responded incredibly quickly and ensured the best possible outcome."

Carmen Brussolo Severance Review Client

"Sukhcreet clearly explained my options and always acted in my best interest, which gave me confidence during a stressful time. The office is well run and genuinely cares about its clients."

B & P Stamatoski Employment Client

Related Practice Areas

Employment Law Does Not Exist in Isolation

A dismissal can intersect with a human rights claim. An executive exit can involve estate planning. An immigration matter can affect your employment status. At Osuji & Smith, your lawyer works within a firm that covers all of it — without you having to engage a separate practice.

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

Before You Sign or Agree to Anything

Talk to Us First

Whether you are at the beginning of a dismissal, reviewing a severance offer, or trying to understand what a proposed agreement actually means — speak with us before you commit to anything. We will give you an expert, honest view of where you stand and what your options are.

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