At Chivers Carpenter, we are more than just legal advisors; we are steadfast advocates for the labour movement. As a leading union-side firm, we dedicate our entire practice to labour, employment, human rights, and administrative law. From your workplace to the highest levels of court, our team provides stalwart representation for unions and individual workers, ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are protected.
Chivers Carpenter Lawyers is a firm of union-side labour lawyers who restrict their practices to labour, employment, human rights, and administrative law. Barrie Chivers established the firm in 1987 together with Sheila Greckol, who was later appointed a Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta in December 2001 and later to the Alberta Court of Appeal in 2016. The firm and its members are active in a variety of community organizations and initiatives. All of our lawyers are members of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers. Members of the firm are active participants in legal education such as teaching at the University of Alberta and presenting at legal and union conferences. As a client appreciation service, the firm offers its clients free educational seminars on a twice-yearly basis.
Learn MoreAt Chivers Carpenter, we have been dedicated to protecting the rights of workers and unions across Alberta since 1987. Our firm specializes in navigating the complex legal landscapes that govern the modern workplace and the administrative bodies that oversee them. Whether you are facing a dispute with an employer, challenging a regulatory decision, or fighting against discrimination, our team provides the sophisticated advocacy needed to correct injustices and ensure fair treatment under the law.
Since 1987, Chivers Carpenter has stood alongside unions and their members, helping them confront and remedy workplace injustices.
Advancing workplace fairness and confidently represent non-unionized employees in disputes against even the most powerful employers.
Specialized experience representing employees who have faced workplace discrimination before the Alberta Human Rights Commission and Tribunal and the Canada Human Rights Commission and Tribunal.
Whether dealing with disciplinary tribunals, licensing bodies, or appeals and judicial reviews, we provide clear guidance and comprehensive support throughout.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (the “Union”) filed a Policy Grievance alleging that the Employer misused its management rights by failing to resolve a “toxic work environment” in Fort Chipewyan, contrary to the Collective Agreement. The Employer brought an application for particulars, and the Union brought an application for an in-person hearing to take […]
This decision illustrates the complexities in arbitrating a termination grievance when the grievor faces criminal charges related to the same alleged misconduct. The Grievor was accused of sexual misconduct, leading to his termination and criminal charges. The Union grieved the termination and asked to adjourn the arbitration until after the criminal trial. The arbitrator, weighing […]
This case highlights the difficulties that unions face when seeking reinstatement of a grievor who has been found to have been dishonest. The Grievor was a Licensed Practical Nurse who was disciplined for four separate incidents: 1. The PICC Line Incident when the Grievor removed the dressing to expose the peripherally inserted central catheter line […]
At Chivers Carpenter Lawyers, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of workers and unions. Whether you require representation at an arbitration hearing, advice on employment law, or have questions about our upcoming educational seminars, our team is ready to assist.
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