Lluc Cerda

J.D., LL.B., B.F.A.

Managing Partner, Calgary & Western Canada Practice Leader

Practice Areas

Employment Law

Location

Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto

Experience

Lluc Cerda is the Managing Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Calgary office, and Western Canada Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour and Employment Law group. He has a keen focus on serving clients across Alberta and Ontario.

Lluc has invaluable experience representing clients before the courts, including the Court of Queen’s Bench in Alberta, the Labour Relations Board, the Human Rights Tribunal, the Tax Court of Canada, and the Canadian Labour Program. Read reviews about Lluc.

He has appeared at all levels of the Ontario courts, including the Court of Appeal, the Superior Court, and the Small Claims court.

For employees, his areas of expertise include:

Lluc also advises employers on how to properly navigate the requirements of various employment laws including the Employment Standards Act, the Human Rights Code, and the Income Tax Act.

He has represented a number of companies that have been sued for wrongful termination and discrimination.

Interviews & Media

2023

2022

2021

2020

Notable Cases

Henderson v. Slavkin et al

Rose Henderson was a 63-year-old dental receptionist with 30 years of service. She was fired with six months of working notice, with her last day of work occurring in April 2020. Lluc successfully argued before provincial court that the termination clause in Rose’s employment contract was unenforceable, and her severance entitlements were increased to 15 months’ pay. Read more here.


Taylor v. Hanley Hospitality Inc.

Ms. Taylor had 16 years of service when she was laid off in March 2020. On appeal, the Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision dismissing her claim for constructive dismissal because the Covid-19 pandemic had altered her employment rights. Taylor was awarded costs on the appeal and her claim was reinstated. Read more here.


Mazanek v. Bill & Son Towing

Mr. Mazanek was a 44-year-old tow truck driver who was misclassified as a contractor by his employer. He was terminated for cause due to serious allegations of theft. At trial, the court found that the employer had not been able to prove any of its theft allegations and that the employer’s main witness was not credible. Mr. Mazanek was found to be an employee. He was awarded 6 months of severance and the vacation he was owed for the two years prior to his termination. Read more here.

Education

Lluc holds a double degree in law (J.D. and LL.B.) from Université de Montréal and is currently enrolled in the Labour and Employment Law Masters at Osgoode Hall. He also holds a BFA in Fine Arts from Concordia University in Montreal. He completed his articles at Legal Aid Ontario.

During law school, Lluc was the co-head of his university’s chapter of Pro Bono Students Canada, where he helped partner law students with non-profits in need of volunteers with a legal background. Lluc also represented his school at the Wilson Moot Court, where he defended the Canadian Government’s policy of favouring native foster homes for placement of native foster children.

Languages Spoken

Lluc is fluent in:

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

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Employment Law June 25th, 2019

Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds 24-Month Upper Limit for Notice Absent Exceptional Circumstances

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The Court of Appeal has partially overturned a recent ruling that had found that a long-serving, senior employee was entitled to 30…

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Employment Law August 19th, 2022

Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda on the end of COVID-19 layoffs

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Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda speaks to the Toronto Star regarding the end of IDEL layoffs and worker compensation.

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COVID August 22nd, 2022

Employment lawyer on failing to recall employees from IDEL

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Employment lawyer Lluc Cerda joins Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 to discuss the consequences for employees who take time away from the…

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See What Lluc's Clients Are Saying

Lluc Cerda did a great job with my case, he took the time to explain every step of the process and fast-tracked it as much as he could. The fee was very reasonable and was paid upon resolution of the case. I highly recommend!
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