Employment Law Calgary

Employment lawyer Calgary, Stephen Dugandzic is the founding and managing lawyer of YYC Employment Law Group and Evolution Legal, two Calgary employment law firms focused on helping employees navigate workplace disputes, wrongful dismissal, severance, constructive dismissal, workplace harassment, and other employment-related matters.

Called to the Alberta Bar in 2014, Stephen has built his practice around practical advocacy, responsive service, and a strong understanding of Alberta employment law. He has helped more than 1,000 Calgary employees understand and protect their workplace rights and pursue fair resolutions to employment disputes.

Stephen began his legal career with two of Canada’s leading national law firms, Stikeman Elliott LLP and Bennett Jones LLP. He later served as in-house counsel for a major national energy services company before joining Taylor Janis LLP, where he practised as a senior associate and helped grow the firm’s Calgary employment law practice.

This combination of national firm, in-house and boutique employment law experience gives Stephen a broad perspective on workplace disputes and how employers assess, defend, and resolve employment claims. His practice includes advising employees on wrongful dismissal, severance packages, termination clauses, constructive dismissal, employment contracts, workplace investigations, human rights, disability and accommodation issues, workplace harassment, and other employment law matters.

A born-and-raised Calgarian, Stephen earned an Honours BA in Communications and Business from the University of Ottawa, graduating magna cum laude, before completing his Juris Doctor at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law. Throughout his academic studies, he received multiple awards and distinctions.

Stephen is known for his negotiation skills, composure under pressure and practical guidance grounded in both advocacy and common sense. Clients value his approachable manner and his ability to explain complex employment law issues in clear, straightforward language so they can make informed decisions about their careers and legal rights.

Outside of his legal practice, Stephen enjoys spending time with his family, camping in the mountains, hiking, taking long walks with his dog, and being outdoors.