Do you know your employee rights? At Verhaeghe Law Office we have helped hundreds of employees in Spruce Grove maneuver through the complexities of the provincial and federal laws surrounding the terms of their employment. We take the time to get to know the unique details of your case in great depth so we can customize a forward-thinking strategy that protects your best interests and provides a favorable outcome that aligns with your goals.
Employment Law Advice You Can Count On
The diversity of our firm and the many talents of our hardworking staff allow us to offer a wide range of employment law advice you can trust to support you when you need us. Our specialty areas include:
- Discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Wrongful dismissal
- Wages
- Employee contracts
- Workers compensation
- Privacy
- Health and safety violations
- Drug testing
- Maternity and parental leave
- Family absences
- Vacation issues
- Unemployment
- Foreign worker’s rights
- Protection and guidance for whistleblowers
Employment Discrimination is Against the Law
Employment discrimination can happen to you at any stage in your career. It’s important to know your rights to ensure you don’t get pushed around by the big companies backed by aggressive litigation teams. Canadian law protects employees against discrimination firing or refusing to hire a potential candidate based on their race religion sex gender age (in some instances) skin color or genetic information.
If you feel you have been a target of discriminatory practice the first step is to hire a lawyer who is familiar with federal and provincial labour and employment law and recent cases that are similar to your own. From there we’ll explain the next steps you will need to take and your entitlements under the law. We use our years of combined experience to protect your best interests and give you peace of mind in and out of court.
What is Unlawful Termination?
An unlawful termination is not specified under its own federal law category. However many times discriminatory employer behavior plays a large part in wrongful dismissal cases and is against federal and provincial law.
If you feel you have been let go from your position because of your; age gender religion or color you may have solid grounds for recourse. Our certified labour lawyers will listen to the specifics of your situation and customize a solid legal plan to defend your interests.
Assistance Applying for Workers Compensation
If you are living in the Spruce Grove area and have been injured while performing your job you may have several unanswered questions regarding worker’s compensation and your unique circumstances. We help injured workers in every industry recover the damages they’ve suffered after being injured on the job. From medical expenses to rehabilitation and disability costs we’ll work tirelessly to get the results and compensation you are entitled to.
Our Spruce Grove employment lawyers are among the most recommended in the province for a reason. We put you first. Call us today for more information on how we can help you file a successful claim against your former employer.