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About the Author — David Q. Harris

David Q. Harris is a former Canadian litigation lawyer who specialized in employment law and workplace disputes. Over the course of his legal career, he represented both employers and employees in wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, human rights, and occupational health and safety matters.

⚖️ Purpose of This Site

This site presents advanced commentary on Canadian employment law as a professional reference—not legal advice. It is intended for:

⚖️ Lawyers seeking analysis of wrongful dismissal, damages, and evolving jurisprudence
👩‍💼 HR professionals and workplace investigators applying legal principles to employment decisions
🏛️ Educators, mediators, and professional development providers requiring accurate, citable resources

The objective is to maintain a level of legal precision that supports mediation services, workplace investigations, and HR continuing education.

David is the author of Wrongful Dismissal and other publications on Canadian employment law. He has contributed extensively to legal commentary and professional development, including articles on LinkedIn and CanLII Connects.

He previously served as Editor in Chief of the Canadian Cases on Employment Law.

David founded Calgary Workplace Investigations, a firm focused on independent and legally sound workplace investigations throughout Alberta. His practice emphasized fairness, consistency, and compliance with established employment law standards.

David also mediates employment law and human rights workplace disputes.

Today, David continues to write, publish, and maintain Canadian Employment Law, an online reference for employment law practitioners, HR professionals, and students. He also produces explanatory video content through his YouTube channel.

📢 New: A full chapter has recently been added on
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Featured Articles

The following articles provide a starting point for readers examining core issues in Canadian employment law.

• Wrongful Dismissal: Foundational Principles and Damages
https://empl-law.com/wrongful-dismissal-fundamental-principles/

• Constructive Dismissal and Unilateral Changes to Employment Terms
https://empl-law.com/constructive-dismissal-unilateral-changes/

• Accommodation and the Duty to Inquire in Human Rights Matters
https://empl-law.com/duty-to-inquire-accommodation/

• Sexual Harassment and Employer Liability in Investigations
https://empl-law.com/sexual-harassment-employer-liability/

• Occupational Health and Safety: Compliance Obligations and Enforcement
https://empl-law.com/ohs-compliance-employer-duties/

• Mitigation of Damages and the Employee’s Post-Termination Obligations
https://empl-law.com/mitigation-damages-employment-law/

• Honda v. Keays and the Evolution of Moral and Aggravated Damages
https://empl-law.com/honda-v-keays-moral-aggravated-damages/

Contact and Professional Information

This site is a professional reference resource. It does not provide legal advice and does not create a solicitor–client relationship.

For professional inquiries relating to:
• Mediation of employment and human rights disputes
• Workplace investigations (Alberta)
• Continuing professional development presentations or training
• Licensing written content for educational use

Contact through LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidqharris/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianEmploymentLaw

Main website:
https://empl-law.com/

Disclaimer

All content on this site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon as legal advice, nor does it create a solicitor–client relationship. Individuals facing an employment law issue should obtain advice specific to their circumstances from a qualified professional.

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📚 Publications & Judicial Recognition

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.

⚖️ See
Judicial References to Wrongful Dismissal — a full listing of court citations with live CanLII links.

🏛️ Academic & Library Access

The Wrongful Dismissal text is available through major Canadian university law libraries and online legal databases.

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Last updated: September 2025