When facing employment issues, finding the right legal support is crucial. At Bow River Law, we offer experienced employment law services tailored to your needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of employment law, ensuring you understand your rights and options.
What to Expect from an Employment Lawyer Consultation
Understanding what to expect during an employment lawyer consultation in Calgary can ease your concerns and help you prepare. Here’s a breakdown of how our consultations work:
1. Initial Booking and Document Review
When you book a consultation with us, we begin by having one of our legal assistants or paralegals have a brief call with you to get a general sense of your issue and explain our process to you. Then a lawyer will spend some time reviewing any documentation you provide. This process usually takes 10-20 minutes and helps us understand your case better. We recommend submitting relevant documents such as employment contracts, termination letters, employment policies or any correspondence related to your issue.
2. Consultation Meeting
Your consultation can take place in person, via Zoom, or over the phone, lasting one hour. During this meeting, we will discuss the facts of your case, explain the applicable laws, and explore potential solutions. Our goal is to provide clear, actionable advice tailored to your unique situation.
3. Clear Communication and Guidance
At Bow River Law LLP, we pride ourselves on our client-focused approach. During your consultation, our lawyers will take the time to listen to your concerns, understand your unique circumstances, and provide tailored legal advice. We believe in fostering open communication and building a strong attorney-client relationship based on trust and transparency.
Throughout your consultation, we will explain legal terms in plain language and ensure you understand every step of the process. Our focus is on providing practical advice and realistic expectations about your case’s outcome.
Why Choose Bow River Law LLP?
Our Calgary Law team is comprised of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in employment law. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of employment law services, including legal advice and representation relating to:
Constructive Dismissal: If your employer has changed your employment terms or you work environment has become intolerable, we can help you understand your rights and pursue a constructive dismissal claim.
Severance Review and Negotiation: Our experts review severance packages to ensure they are fair and negotiate on your behalf to secure the best possible terms.
Workplace Investigations: We help employees and employers understand their rights and to protect themselves during workplace investigations where there are allegations of harassment or other misconduct;
Wrongful Dismissal: If you were dismissed from work, we can help you understand your rights and seek appropriate severance and other remedies.
Wage and Hour Disputes: Whether it’s unpaid wages, overtime issues, or other compensation disputes, we can assist you in resolving these matters.
Employment Contracts: Our team can help you navigate contract disputes, non-compete agreements, and severance packages.
Professional Regulation: We provide legal support for workers in regulated professions such as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, accountants, and many others that are being investigated for professional misconduct or have been charged with it.
Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Disputes: We help employees that are leaving their jobs to work for competitors, or who have been threatened with legal action by their former employers.
Meet Our Team
Our team at Bow River Law is dedicated to providing expert legal advice and support. Learn more about our experienced lawyers on our Our Team page.
Common Questions About Employment Lawyer Consultations
What Can I Expect During the Initial Consultation?
During your initial consultation, we will review your case details, discuss the applicable laws, and explore possible solutions. This meeting is an opportunity for us to understand your situation and provide tailored legal advice.
How Much Will It Cost?
At Bow River Law LLP, we believe a full, thoughtful consultation is required in order for us to give you the best legal advice.
Employees seeking to book consultations with us will often tell us that they just need ten minutes to speak to a lawyer, and that their issue is simple. However, we are not comfortable with a ten minute consultation, because we do not think it allows us enough time to properly evaluate your case and provide you advice.
Sometimes the issue is simple, but very often it is more complicated than it looks at first and requires significant time to evaluate by a lawyer reviewing documentation and interviewing the client. Often the client is only partially aware of the relevant facts and legal issues, and the legal consult can reveal legal options the client did not know were available.
We charge for our consultations, because it allows us to dedicate the time and resources we consider necessary to thoroughly review and understand your case and to give you solid advice. We are not the cheapest employment law firm in Calgary or Alberta. The cost of the consultation is intended to make our services reasonably accessible while maintaining our high standards of legal advice and representation. The cost will be discussed when you book your appointment.
Do I Have a Strong Case?
Assessing the strength of your case is one of the main objectives of the consultation. By reviewing your documentation and discussing the facts, we can provide an honest assessment of your case’s viability.
What Are My Rights as an Employee?
Employment law can be complex, with various rights and protections in place for employees. During your consultation, we will explain your specific rights and how they apply to your situation.
How Long Will It Take to Resolve My Employment Dispute?
The timeline for resolving employment disputes varies depending on the case’s complexity. We will provide an estimated timeline during your consultation, helping you set realistic expectations.
What Outcomes Can I Expect?
Understanding the potential outcomes of your case is crucial. We will discuss possible results, such as compensation, reinstatement, or other remedies, giving you a clear picture of what to expect.
What Are the Potential Risks?
Every legal action carries some risks. We will discuss any potential downsides of pursuing your case, ensuring you make an informed decision.
How Experienced Are You with Cases Like Mine?
Our team has extensive experience handling a wide range of employment law cases. We will highlight relevant experience during your consultation, giving you confidence in our ability to manage your case effectively.
What Information and Documents Do I Need to Provide?
Providing thorough documentation is essential for a productive consultation. We will guide you on what information to bring, to ensure your lawyer has the information required to properly understandyour case. In some cases the lawyer will identify in the consultation further information that will be required to give you a complete legal opinion, but even in those cases the lawyer will normally be able to provide significant legal guidance in the initial consultation.
What Should I Do Next?
If you decide to proceed with legal action, we will outline the next steps and provide clear guidance on how to move forward.
In Summary
At Bow River Law, we are committed to providing expert legal support for all your employment law needs. Our consultations are designed to offer clear, actionable advice, ensuring you understand your rights and options. If you’re facing an employment issue, don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule a consultation with our experienced team.
For more information, visit our About Us page and learn more about our commitment to serving clients in Calgary, Alberta.
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