Employment Law
Our lawyers represent both businesses and individuals in employment law matters.
Employers
Laws governing the employment relationship have increased dramatically in recent years both in number and in complexity. Employers need experts who can provide them with useful, timely advice and help them avoid potential problems and expenses. We focus on providing practical solutions to our clients in order to manage the risks and resolve their employment issues in a cost-effective manner.
We offer legal advice regarding a number of employment matters, including:
- Wrongful and constructive dismissal
- Human rights and harassment complaints
- Limiting risk on terminations and lay-offs
- Enforcing confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements
- Employment Standards
- Drafting employment contract; confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements; and non-competition or non-solicitation agreements
- Employment issues related to business purchase and sale transactions
Employees
Losing a job can be a devastating event, both personally and financially. We can represent you, either in court or in provincial tribunals, to protect your legal rights and ensure you are fairly compensated.
We provide legal services and advice to individual employees, including:
- Employment contracts
- Severance or termination packages
- Wrongful and constructive dismissal
- Human rights, discrimination, harassment and duty to accommodate complaints
- Employment Standards Act complaints