Partner at Carbert Waite LLP. Practice focuses on employment and labour issues in Alberta.
Calgary, Alberta
Joined February 2012
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Waiting for a Summary Judgment Motion date for your wrongful dismissal matter?
Why not retain me to arbitrate it instead? $2,500+HST fixed fee, provided only matters in dispute are: whether employment contract is dispositive, quantum of reasonable notice, and mitigation.
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Explore the complexities of Mental Disability Accommodations: A comprehensive recap of the insightful presentation by Stephen Torscher and Kathleen O’Brien at CPHR’s Annual Employment Law Conference on Feb 13, 2024. carbertwaite.com/news-legal-…
This typo on the front page of the Alberta Labour Relations Board bothers me to an irrational degree.
Amazing accomplishment! Congratulations to my colleagues for this well-deserved honour!
Carbert Waite is proud to congratulate several of our lawyers who have been awarded with The Best Lawyers in Canada ™ (2024 Edition).
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Effective Aug. 1, we’ve increased the civil claims limit from $50K to $100K. This will allow more Albertans to file claims in the Alberta Court of Justice, saving them time and money: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=8…
This is THE premier HR conference in Alberta. And for those that don't want to travel to Edmonton (don't blame you #boo #Oilers) there are hybrid options available. Don't miss out! #ablaw #hrlaw #evolve23
Don't miss out on early bird registration for #Evolve23, the event for HR Professionals! Join us on September 12-13, 2023, to discuss the current and future of HR.
📣Early bird registration ends on July 24th!
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Carbert Waite LLP is proud to sponsor #Evolve23, a hybrid conference for HR Professionals happening on September 12-13, 2023, in Edmonton. Visit our blog for more info: carbertwaite.com/news-legal-…
@CPHRab #CPHRAlberta
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has updated its Voting Rules (and related Information Bulletins) to allow for electronic voting: alrb.gov.ab.ca/ #ablaw #labourlaw
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Carbert Waite LLP is pleased to be sponsoring the @schoolofrockyyc event House Band Vs. Staff Band this Sunday, June 25th at the Social Beer Haus! This event is open to all ages and tickets are only $20.
For tickets and to learn more: schoolofrock.com/locations/c…
Welcome Christina!
We're delighted to announce that Christina L. Hassan has joined Carbert Waite LLP as a new Associate.
We are confident that she will be a great addition to our firm and are thrilled to have her join our team!
To learn about Christina, click here: carbertwaite.com/calgary-law…
Looking forward to it!
We're excited to welcome Stephen Torscher (@CalgaryHRLaw) from @Calgary_Lawyers to share insights on how liability can be imposed on individuals, what oppression remedies to use & recent decisions on human rights in employment context. Register today! cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id…
ALT June 14 south Labour & Employment Law Section meeting on Personal Liability in Workplace Litigation.
Welcome aboard, Prince!
Carbert Waite LLP is pleased to welcome Student-at-Law, Prince Aboh to the firm. With prior experience in commercial litigation, Prince has practiced law abroad and worked as in-house counsel for corporations in insurance, energy and non-profit sectors.
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The first concern should always be for the safety of the people that work for your business, says Stephen Torscher, partner at Carbert Waite.
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#hrnews #employmentlaw #workplacehealthandsafety #employeewellbeing
The Alberta wildfires have highlighted the need for crisis management and other challenges for HR: hrreporter.com/focus-areas/e… #emplaw #hrlaw @HRReporter
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Joseph Oppenheim shared his thoughts in the Canadian HR Reporter on recent arbitration where a fired employee was awarded more than $400,000 in wrongful dismissal damages, including more than $120,000 for potential commissions.
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The requirement will take effect December 15, 2023 and the government expects to release further guidance later this year.
Federally regulated workplaces will soon provide menstrual products for free ctvnews.ca/health/federally-…
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Carbert Waite student-at-law, Kate Perala, recently co-authored a piece where she offered her insights into a decision surrounding private healthcare.
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