David Q. Harris
Canadian employment lawyer, author and commentator.
About the Author — David Q. Harris
David Q. Harris is a former Canadian litigation lawyer who specialized in employment law and workplace disputes. Over his decades-long legal career, he represented both employers and employees in wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, human rights, and occupational health and safety matters.
This site presents advanced commentary on Canadian employment law as a professional reference—not legal advice. It is written for:
- Lawyers seeking in-depth analysis of wrongful dismissal, damages, and evolving jurisprudence;
- HR professionals and workplace investigators applying legal principles in employment decisions; and
- Educators, mediators, and continuing professional development providers using accurate, citable resources.
By maintaining a high level of legal precision, this site supports professional services such as mediation, workplace investigations, and HR continuing education.
David is the author of Wrongful Dismissal and other legal publications on Canadian employment law. He has contributed extensively to legal commentary and education, including numerous articles on LinkedIn and CanLII Connects.
David is also the former Editor in Chief of the Canadian Cases on Employment Law.
In addition to his writing, David founded Calgary Workplace Investigations, a firm dedicated to providing independent and legally sound workplace investigations throughout Alberta. His practice emphasized fairness, thoroughness, and compliance with evolving employment law standards.
David also mediates Employment Law & Human Rights Workplace Disputes.
Today, David continues to write, publish, and maintain Canadian Employment Law, a comprehensive online resource for employment law practitioners, HR professionals, and students.
David also runs a YouTube channel with video explanations and discussions on Canadian employment law topics.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
A recognized Canadian legal text.
David Q. Harris is the author of Wrongful Dismissal, a leading Canadian employment law text that has been cited by courts and tribunals across Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, provincial Courts of Appeal, and numerous trial decisions.
Available through major Canadian libraries.
The Wrongful Dismissal text is available through major Canadian university law libraries and online legal databases.
