Biography
Lauren is a partner at Carbert Waite LLP and the co-chair of the personal injury practice group. She obtained her J.D. from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in 2011. Previously, she received a B.Sc. in Earth Sciences from the University of Calgary in 2008. Lauren commenced her legal career with a firm in Halifax and was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2012. She continued to practice in Halifax until she joined Carbert Waite LLP in 2014.
Lauren’s current practice is in general civil litigation, with a focus on employment, human rights, health, and personal injury law.
With respect to her employment practice, Lauren regularly advises both employees and employers on human rights issues and on all aspects of employment, including terminations of employment, harassment, disability issues, workplace policies, employment standards, disciplinary issues, and occupational health and safety issues.
In her personal injury practice, Lauren represents individuals who have been injured as a result of the negligence of others, such as in motor vehicle accidents. In addition, Lauren represents various corporations in their defence of claims of negligence, such as slip and falls.
In the area of health law, Lauren represents health care institutions and other health care professionals on various issues, including in medical malpractice defence.
In addition to the above, Lauren has also represented clients in collective bargaining, before labour boards, and at arbitrations, conciliations, and mediations. Lauren also has experience in matters related to labour law, professional regulations, administrative law, and pension/benefits law.
Lauren has appeared before the Federal Court of Appeal and all levels of courts in Alberta, as well as before the courts in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.
Education
- Schulich School of Law,
Dalhousie University (J.D., 2011) - University of Calgary
(B. Sc., 2008)
Professional Memberships
- Law Society of Alberta (2014)
- Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (2012 – 2014)
- Canadian Bar Association
- Calgary Bar Association
Blog Posts
Car Accidents and The Legal Process
February 14, 2023
If you have been involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, you are probably wondering “what do I do?” and “should I sue?”
Continue ReadingSpring Cleaning for Employment Contracts
April 12, 2022
Employment Law is ever changing. Just when we think we have a good handle on how a court will decide an issue, a court releases a decision that revises previously settled law or governments change legislation. Because of this, it is dangerous to rely on old templates for offer letters…
Continue Reading#Metoo Has Come to my Workplace, Now What Do We Do?
September 10, 2019
Allegations of sexual harassment are serious and employers should investigate them promptly. Even when no specific complaint has been made, but there has been gossip or murmurings of inappropriate behaviour, employers should probe the issue and not wait for a formal complaint.
Continue ReadingFederally Regulated Employers Be Cautious
January 5, 2017
In Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.[1] the Supreme Court of Canada provided a critical clarification to the “unjust dismissal” provisions in the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”).[2] The Court ruled that the Code prohibits federally regulated businesses and organizations from dismissing most non-unionized employees without cause subject to…
Continue ReadingUnilateral Changes to Employment Contracts
May 20, 2016
Your employer has laid off many of your colleagues; but not you. Instead, your employer informs you that it is cutting your pay, increasing your hours, or changing your job duties. What options do you have?
Continue ReadingNavigating the Complexities of an Employment Termination
July 17, 2015
In the past few months, we have heard many stories of both large and small companies located in Alberta laying off substantial numbers of employees. In this uncertain environment, it is essential that both employees and employers alike understand the legal principles surrounding employment terminations. Failing to do so may…
Continue ReadingMental Illness in the Workplace: Legal Issues, Pre-emptive Solutions
May 27, 2015
here are various forms of mental health concerns ranging from mild depression and anxiety to severe depression and anxiety, bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia. Why is mental health in the workplace an issue?
Continue ReadingUpdate on the Law of Constructive Dismissal
April 22, 2015
On March 6, 2015 the Supreme Court of Canada released its reasons for judgment in Potter v. New Brunswick (Legal Aid Services Commission), 2015 SCC 10. In it, the Court clarified the law on constructive dismissal for the first time since Farber v. Royal Trust Co., [1997] 1 S.C.R. 846.
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