Fired, Laid Off, or Denied Severance? We Can Help.
Our Calgary employment lawyers help non-unionized employees across Alberta resolve serious workplace issues — including termination, layoffs, and severance pay disputes.
Led by Lior Samfiru and nationally recognized as legal experts through advocacy like it’s Employment Law Show on Global and CTV, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP has helped over 50,000 individuals understand their rights and recover the compensation they’re legally owed.
✅ Thousands helped across Calgary and Alberta
Whether you’ve been dismissed, demoted, or denied fair treatment, we’ve helped people in your exact situation get what they’re legally owed.
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is Canada’s most positively reviewed employment law firm, with 3,000+ five-star Google reviews.
Named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms by the Globe and Mail, our lawyers are trusted voices on CTV, Global News, CBC News and more.
Key Employee Rights in Calgary
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Severance Pay
You are likely owed severance pay if you are let go – even without cause. This can be as much as 24 months’ pay, depending on your age, position, and length of service. -
Wrongful Dismissal
If you were fired without full severance pay, your dismissal is likely wrongful. You're entitled to compensation beyond minimum Employment Standards Code (ESC) amounts. -
Constructive Dismissal
If your employer makes a major change to your job without your approval — like cutting pay, changing duties, or relocating you — you may be able to treat it as a termination.
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Human Rights at Work
You’re protected from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on disability, gender, age, race, religion, and other protected grounds. Employers must accommodate your needs when possible. -
Medical Leave & Disability
Your employer can't fire you simply because you're sick or on medical leave. If they do, it may violate your employment rights or human rights, and you may be entitled to compensation. -
Employment Contracts
Before you sign a new job offer or severance package, have it reviewed by a lawyer. An employment contract can affect your future severance pay and other legal rights.
💡 Denied disability benefits? If your claim was denied, cut off, or you’re being pressured to return to work, you may also need to speak with a Calgary disability lawyer to protect your income and long-term benefits.
How Our Calgary Employment Lawyers Can Help
- Help you secure full severance if you’ve been let go
- Challenge a wrongful dismissal and negotiate compensation
- Recognize and respond to constructive dismissal situations
- Handle long-term disability disputes and workplace pressure
- Review employment contract and severance offers
- Address workplace discrimination and human rights issues
When To Call an Employment Lawyer
Not sure if it’s time to speak with a lawyer? This short video from the Employment Law Show explains the key moments when it’s critical to get legal advice.
In this episode, Canadian employment lawyer Lior Samfiru walks through real-world situations involving severance offers, job changes, and terminations – and what you should do next.
Why Choose Samfiru Tumarkin
3,000+ Five-Star Reviews in in Calgary and Canada
We’re the most positively reviewed employment law firm in Canada, with thousands of five-star Google reviews from clients we’ve helped across the country. Read some of them here.
Millions Recovered for Alberta Employees
Our team has recovered millions of dollars in severance and compensation for individuals across Calgary and Alberta.
Thousands of Calgary Clients Helped
We’ve resolved thousands of employment disputes in the city – including for executives, managers, hourly workers, and professionals.
No Win, No Fee Option Available
In many cases, you don’t pay anything unless we succeed. Learn more about our contingency fee option and how we make expert legal help more accessible.
Leading Voices on Employee Rights
Stay informed about the latest stories affecting employees in Calgary and across Alberta. Our legal team is regularly featured in the media and covers major workplace developments, layoffs, severance disputes, and more.
Visit our Employment Law Blog for insights from our Calgary lawyers on your rights and how the law applies to real-world events.
Types of Employment Law Cases We Handle
Our Calgary employment lawyers represent non-unionized employees in a wide range of workplace disputes. Whether you’ve been let go, denied severance, or treated unfairly, we’re here to help.
Wrongful Dismissal
Termination Without Cause
Termination For Cause
Constructive Dismissal
Long-term Disability Claims
Human Rights violation
Workplace Harassment
Workplace Discrimination
Employee Misclassification
Employment Contract Review
Medical Leave & Accommodation
Maternity & Parental Leave
Ministry of Labour Claims
Temporary Layoffs
Duty to Accommodate
EI & Severance
Overtime Pay
Termination After Performance Review
Fixed-term Employment Contracts
What to Expect When Working With Us
No-Obligation Assessment
When you reach out, our team will quickly review your situation to determine how we can help – no pressure.
Personalized Legal Advice
If we can assist, we’ll arrange a private consultation with one of our experienced Calgary employment lawyers. We’ll explain your rights, answer your questions, and outline your best next steps.
A Strategy That Works
Whether we negotiate a severance package or take legal action, our goal is always the same: get you results as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Real People, Real Results
⭐ 4.8 stars
Based on 249 reviews in Calgary
Where to find us in Calgary
Location
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP
888 3 Street SW, 10th Floor
Calgary, AB T2P 5C5
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Serving Calgary & Surrounding Areas
Your rights as a non-unionized employee are protected, no matter where you live or work in Calgary or anywhere in Alberta. Our experienced Calgary employment lawyers represent individuals in neighbourhoods throughout the city, including:
- Panorama Hills
- Evergreen
- Beltline
- Tuscany
- Taradale
- Saddle Ridge
- Signal Hill
- Inglewood
- Auburn Bay
- Mahogany
- McKenzie Towne
- Coventry Hills
- Nolan Hill
- Copperfield
- Marlborough
- Royal Oak
- Mission
- Kensington / Hillhurst
- Downtown West End
- Brentwood
- Beddington Heights
- Edgemont
- Whitehorn
- Rundle
🌐 Need help outside of Calgary? Visit our Employment Lawyer Alberta page for legal support across the province.
Meet Your Calgary Employment Lawyers
At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, our employment lawyers have successfully represented thousands of non-unionized employees across Alberta. If you’ve been wrongfully dismissed, denied severance pay, or are facing workplace harassment, our team is here to enforce your rights.
Meet Your Team
Get real-time legal advice!
In addition to our popular Employment Law Show and Disability Law Show, we offer live legal advice sessions to address your immediate concerns.
Facing workplace concerns in Calgary? Join our next livestream and get direct answers from an employment law expert.
Location
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP
888 3 Street SW, 10th Floor
Calgary, AB T2P 5C5
Get Directions
Serving Calgary & Surrounding Areas
Your rights as a non-unionized employee are protected, no matter where you live or work in Calgary or anywhere in Alberta. Our experienced Calgary employment lawyers represent individuals in neighbourhoods throughout the city, including:
- Panorama Hills
- Evergreen
- Beltline
- Tuscany
- Taradale
- Saddle Ridge
- Signal Hill
- Inglewood
- Auburn Bay
- Mahogany
- McKenzie Towne
- Coventry Hills
- Nolan Hill
- Copperfield
- Marlborough
- Royal Oak
- Mission
- Kensington / Hillhurst
- Downtown West End
- Brentwood
- Beddington Heights
- Edgemont
- Whitehorn
- Rundle
🌐 Need help outside of Calgary? Visit our Employment Lawyer Alberta page for legal support across the province.
Meet Your Calgary Employment Lawyers
At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, our employment lawyers have successfully represented thousands of non-unionized employees across Alberta. If you’ve been wrongfully dismissed, denied severance pay, or are facing workplace harassment, our team is here to enforce your rights.
Meet Your Team
Get real-time legal advice!
In addition to our popular Employment Law Show and Disability Law Show, we offer live legal advice sessions to address your immediate concerns.
Facing workplace concerns in Calgary? Join our next livestream and get direct answers from an employment law expert.