Protecting your business, empowering your success.

Neuman Thompson is your labour and employment law specialist, providing focused attention and delivering effective results.

Your trusted advocates in labour & employment law matters.

Our lawyers are here as a part of your team working beside you, and we are committed to the success of your business. We pride ourselves on our specialized expertise, wealth of results, and unmatched customer experience, all of which starts with putting boots on the ground alongside our clients. From start to finish, our responsive partner approach offers pragmatic solutions to complicated problems.

Practice Areas

Neuman Thompson specializes in all matters related to employment and labour. From strategic advice to litigation services to collective bargaining and everything in between.

Investigations

Helping your organization navigate investigations to maintain a fair and equitable workplace, including investigations into:

  • Theft
  • Harassment
  • Violence
  • Misconduct
  • Unsafe work environment

Workplace Privacy and Information

In an era of data protection regulations, safeguarding sensitive information is crucial, and we are here to help your organization with:

  • Privacy law navigation
  • Policy development
  • Compliance, to protect both your customers and your business.

OHS: Occupational Health and Safety

We provide guidance on OHS matters to protect employees and minimize legal risks. This includes:

  • OHS compliance
  • Risk assessment and training
  • Respond to OH&S complaints

WCB: Workers’ Compensation Board

Our knowledge of workers' compensation legislation allows us to assist employers in navigating the WCB framework. Some of our areas of expertise include:

  • Claims management and appeals
  • Accomodations

We provide employer-focused legal solutions for all business.

We are committed to providing proactive and practical solutions while building relationships with our clients.

Meet Our Team

Our firm is built around labour and employment law. In fact, it’s all we do. We surround ourselves with lawyers who can be relied on to produce quality work every day and to be on hand to assist in complicated matters. We have expertise working with a variety of industries, including natural resources, professional services, public sector, tech and more. Check out our team to learn more!

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Case Law
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Alberta Courts Provide Clarity regarding the Use of Streamlined Trials in Employment Litigation

In January 2024, the Alberta Rules of Court were amended to replace the previous summary trial process with a new streamlined trial process, outlined in Rule 8.25. Three recent decisions from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench have served to clarify the application of the newly amended Rule in the employment context.
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Costly Human Rights Complaints: When Can Employers Recover Costs in Alberta?

Human rights complaints cost employers, even when they win them. Learn when and how employers may recover some of those costs.
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When Employees Compete with Employers: How to Protect Your Business

Employers trust employees with vital information related to clients, projects, plans, and other confidential business interests. Employee misuse of this information, both during the employment relationship and after it ends, can undermine the employer's competitive position.