Watch Out for the Termination Clause in Alberta! Termination Clause in an Employment Contract Congratulations! You have secured your dream…
AI Disrupts the Legal Market: Will ChatGPT Make LAWYERS Obsolete? Believe it, with a series of prompts, for example, Chat…
Time Theft – Things to Know EMPLOYERS CAN SUE EMPLOYEES FOR TIME THEFT, BRITISH COLUMBIA COURT CONFIRMS Despite numerous benefits…
My employer refuses to accommodate my childcare obligations. Can I do anything about this in Alberta? The short answer is…
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – IMPORTANCE OF A CLEAR TERMINATION CLAUSE IN ALBERTA Where an employer terminates the employment of an…
Cutting Your Losses: THE DUTY TO MITIGATE IN WRONGFUL DISMISSAL LAWSUITS IN ALBERTA A recent King’s Bench case shows that…
As a UNITED WAY AMBASSADOR, Charles Osuji advocates for a clear pathway to integrate new community members A BETTER TOMORROW:…
DIVORCE AND RELOCATION IN ALBERTA After Divorce, shared parenting could be tough on you, then your ex-spouse being the primary…
How to lead a Black-owned, minority-led law firm, and fastest-growing law firm in Alberta Charles Osuji is a multi-award-winning lawyer…
DO I NEED A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT? 3 Things to consider before popping the big question this Valentine’s Day What’s in…
Happy Black History Month! Black History Month Speaker Series: A Conversation with Calgary Lawyer Charles Osuji Our very own Charles…
CALGARY EMPLOYMENT LAW SERVICES Do some of these employment law issues sound familiar? Having a reliable and trustworthy employment lawyer…
Keynote Speaker: CHARLES OSUJI – CRIEC is hosting an event to speak on this year’s theme for Black History Month…
CALGARY LAWYER CHARLES OSUJI: From law school in Nigeria to law firm CEO in Calgary – LevelUP by AfricaX Media…
CERB PAYMENTS CANNOT BE DEDUCTED FROM DAMAGES PAYABLE BY AN EMPLOYER FOR WRONGFUL DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE, ALBERTA COURT OF APPEAL REAFFIRMS
In the last 3 months, we have added 15 grounded, mature and experienced professionals to our rapidly growing law firm…
Charles Osuji – Osuji & Smith Lawyers, Calgary’s 2023 ThreeBestRated® Award Winning Law Firm Explains Breach Of Contract A contract…
Can a business sue you for leaving a negative Google review? Google reviews are crucial to effective online marketing. Statistics…
7 Important Things You Should Know Before Buying or Selling a Business in Calgary Calgary is a city of entrepreneurs….
CALGARY LAWYER CHARLES OSUJI – Foot in the Door Program – CALGARY EYEOPENER WITH ANGELA KNIGHT INTERVIEW ON CBC RADIO…
Snowfall and slip and fall claims in Calgary – I SLIPPED AND FELL; WHO DO I SUE? While many parts…
Calgary Lawyer Charles Osuji was a keynote speaker at the Immigrant Services Calgary award ceremony Inspiring the world! Charles Osuji…
Trick or Treat! On October 31, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal performed a Trick to give Alberta parents a…
Calgary Black-owned law firm becomes largest in Alberta, one of largest in Canada Calgary law firm Osusji and Smith Lawyers…
BACK-TO-SCHOOL!!! CO-PARENTS AND SCHOOL: WHO PAYS FOR WHAT? For families, September can be a stressful month as children go back…
CALGARY’S WELL-RENOWNED EMPLOYMENT LAW FIRM, OSUJI & SMITH LAWYERS, WINS THE 2022 THREEBESTRATED® AWARD FOR BEST EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS No one…
OSUJI & SMITH PLACE – OSUJI & SMITH LAWYERS CALGARY “Give me a place to stand, and I will move…
Alberta Employment Standards Appeal Victory by Osuji & Smith After winning a landmark Alberta employment case in spring, Charles Osuji,…
EXCITING NEWS!! WE ARE EXPANDING!!! Effective September 6, 2022, Osuji & Smith will be expanding to a second location –…
Can I be Terminated…for Cause in Alberta? CALGARY EMPLOYMENT LAWYER explains Despite employers’ practices, policies and/or procedures which may state…
“I QUIT! Not!”- You said it but did you mean it? ELEMENTS OF A VALID RESIGNATION IN ALBERTA Okay, let’s…
Alberta employment decision considers ‘holistic’ work history in awarding claim Groundbreaking Severance Ruling Landmark Victory For CALGARY EMPLOYMENT LAW FIRM…
Parenting, Guardianship, Custody & Access: What does it mean in Alberta Family Law? What’s the difference between a parent and…
LOST AND DELAYED LUGGAGE: YOUR RIGHTS AS AN AIR PASSENGER If you arrive at your destination only to discover that…
Can I refuse a request by my Employer to disclose my personal medical information? Consider the following scenario: You’re seeking…
DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE: What is it? What should I do about it? In Alberta, you’re protected against discrimination in…
A five-step guide to summer access scheduling – CUSTODY AND PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS VARY FROM FAMILY TO FAMILY Two household summers…
WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS TO MINIMUM PAY, VACATION, AND HOLIDAY PAY IN ALBERTA? In Alberta, the rights of employees to…
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND DUTY TO MITIGATE In the assessment of damages for breach of an indefinite employment agreement, courts…
What are the roles, rights, and responsibilities of a shareholder or director in a corporation? In Alberta, the Alberta Business…
What are the benefits of a Unanimous Shareholder Agreement? Did you know there are different types of shareholder agreements? In…
He/She/They : Misgendering employees is a ground for Human Rights Complaint Our pronouns are often based on appearance or name,…
Nothing is FREE! Not Even in FREETOWN! – Legalities of taking up free internship Internships are paid and unpaid positions…
YOUR EMPLOYER HAS CHANGED THE TERMS OF YOUR CONTRACT: What can you do? Employers may see the need to alter…
Duty to Accommodate MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE Feeling stressed and anxious at work? Having thoughts of self-harm? Do you…
What makes a will valid in Alberta? Almost half of all Canadians don’t have a will, according to the Government…
Workplace Bring-Your-Own-Device Policies Provide Employees With Privacy Protection Under the Charter Bring your own device (BYOD), also called bring your…
Who is obligated to pay CHILD SUPPORT? Are you in a relationship with someone who has a child, and concerned…
TOUCH ME NOT – Tort of Conversion and other tort liabilities for interfering with the property of another Have you…
Consent to Medical Treatment, Counselling, and Care Prior to conducting physical exams, tests, surgeries, etc., healthcare providers and professionals need…
08 Apr: Groundbreaking severance ruling in landmark Alberta case by Osuji & Smith Employment Lawyers
Groundbreaking severance ruling in landmark Alberta case by Osuji & Smith Employment Lawyers For the first time in Alberta, a…
Negligent Misrepresentation During the Hiring Process Recruiting is often an opportunity to showcase the hopes and dreams of employers and…
Is this non-competition clause reasonable? It’s common for an employer to ask you to sign a non-competition clause as part…
Osuji & Smith calgary employment lawyers obtained a judgment for 2 years severance termination pay rarely granted in-alberta for a…
How to Resolve a Shareholder Dispute in Alberta A shareholder is any individual or institution with a financial interest in…
Upholding greater diversity in the legal profession: Charles Osuji of Osuji & Smith Lawyers Osuji shares his story of immigration,…
Can I refuse to tell my employer my vaccination status as it infringes my privacy rights? Canada as a whole…
I was fired. Should I sign the release? It’s common for an employer to ask you to sign a release…
FIXED TERM EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION NOTICE Every employment agreement can be terminated, even those that do not contain a…
Am I In an Adult Interdependent Relationship? Akin to married and common law couples, unmarried couples in Alberta, who are…
Parenting – Who has the Final Say in Alberta Child Parenting Laws? It’s a no-brainer that lawful parenting of the…
How to Prove a Common Law Relationship in Alberta The rights and obligations of people in a common law relationship…
Building for success: Tips from lawyer and entrepreneur Charles Osuji Running a law firm is no child’s play. You are…
Osuji and Smith Lawyers Voted Calgary’s Top Choice Business Law Service of 2022 AND WE DID IT! 🥂 This award…
JUSTICE IN PIECES Guest Speaker Series: Charles Osuji Speaking with Charles Osuji about his practice, and the tremendous amount…
Charles Osuji the CEO and Managing Partner of Osuji & Smith Lawyers interviewed on Entrepreneur TV powered by Rogers TV…
Lexpert Rising Stars 2021 – Charles Osuji, Managing Partner, Osuji & Smith Lawyers Charles Osuji on the importance of grace,…
In Loco Parentis: What are the Rights & Obligations of a Non-Parent in FAMILY LAW? In loco parentis refers to…
Real Property Report: What is it? Who needs it? How to get it? You’ve heard of a Real Property Report,…
Limits on the enforcement of company policies and procedures Companies’ policies and procedures are designed to regulate their operation. What…
Transition from a contractor to an employee Under common law, an employer is required to provide an employee reasonable notice…
How do LONG-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS affect SEVERANCE PAY IN ALBERTA? If you receive long-term disability benefits, your severance pay could…
And we are back! Here are some of our very high-level goals! We are so excited for what this year…
One big highlight of 2021?! Celebrating the 80th birthday of our founding partner, the one and only, Jim Smith! 🥳…
ONE OF CALGARY’S TOP LAWYERS CHARLES OSUJI RECIPIENT OF PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS IN 2021 Few years ago, Charles Osuji was a…
LIBEL AND SLANDER IN THE ERA OF SOCIAL MEDIA – Defamation It takes years to build a good reputation, and…
What constitutes a valid resignation by law in Alberta? To protect employees’ rights, Alberta law obligates employers to meet certain…
CALGARY LAWYER CHARLES OSUJI is the recipient of the 2021 TOP 25 DEI PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD BY CANADIAN…
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF PRIVATE FACTS We all know becoming “Facebook official” is a pivotal moment for new couples. Publicly changing…
Protect yourself from the Abuser – EPOs CALGARY FAMILY LAW LAWYERS Can Help The statistics are pretty alarming! In 2019,…
Lexpert Rising Stars 2021: Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40 In 2011, Charles Osuji uprooted himself — and his developing…
The Thin Skull Rule – EMPLOYERS TAKE THEIR EMPLOYEE’S AS THEY FIND THEM The Thin Skull Rule is known for…
Alberta Court grants summary judgment for revenge porn – Calgary Lawyers for Public Disclosure of Private Facts The Alberta Court…
🎉 Celebrating JIM SMITH’s 80th Birthday! The man that started it all. Our team threw together an AMAZING surprise party…
CALGARY EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS on What are the employment law implications of employees working remotely What are the employment law implications…
CHARLES OSUJI | TOP 40 UNDER 40 2021 Charles Osuji champions diversity at his law firm and mentors other immigrants…
A SYNOPTIC LEGAL ANALYSIS OF NON-COMPETE CLAUSES IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS Introduction It is realistically presumptive that in the effort of…
Courts’ Intolerance for Employers’ Post-Termination Behavior A recent Ontario Superior Court decision reminds employers that they can be held liable…
Should I get my employment contract reviewed by a lawyer? Receiving a job offer is exciting, especially if you’ve applied…
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: What the Employer Must Prove 3 Recent Just Cause Termination Cases in Alberta Important for Employers Alberta…
The Story Behind the Success of MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING NIGERIAN-CANADIAN LAWYER “CHARLES OSUJI” Three years after his call to the Alberta…
From Grass to Grace in Canada with CALGARY LAWYER CHARLES OSUJI Interview by Bukky Wonda
CONTRACTS – IF IT IS NOT IN WRITING, IT MAY NOT BE ENFORCEABLE Word is bond. Where there is a…
What does the law say about mandatory vaccines and EMPLOYEE RIGHTS IN ALBERTA? Are mandatory vaccination policies in the workplace…
Based on peer-review, and the feedback from fellow lawyers across Canada, Calgary lawyer, Charles Osuji has just been recognized…
WHEN THE EMPLOYEE’S DUTY TO MITIGATE ARISES You are challenging your former employer for wrongfully terminating your employment and it…
Joint Venture vs Partnership – CORPORATE LAWYERS CALGARY We often see clients who use the terms “joint venture” and “partnership”…
DIVORCE: WHO GETS WHAT IN ALBERTA Divorce does not have to be ugly. Believe it or not, it is possible…
CERB and Mitigation Income Under employment law, a terminated employee has a duty to take steps as a reasonable person…