Whether terminated, resigning, retiring, dealing with harassment or discrimination, it all begins with your employment contract.

Every employer has a customized employee contract for their business and it is crucial for you, the employee, to understand it before signing. Every employer is legally required to adhere to the Employment Standards Act when creating their contracts. Every employee should review their employment contract prior to signing it and if you don’t understand or have questions, you have the right to ask those questions and/or have a legal professional review the contract prior to you signing. This added step can make a dramatic difference in knowing and understanding your rights and ensuring that you are protected. 

If you are terminated, you may be entitled to additional common law benefits or severance pay, every employment is different and unique and worth a call to find out.

• Termination with Cause
• Termination without Cause
• Wrongful Dismissal
• Constructive Dismissal
• Resignation
• Retirement
• Harassment
• Discrimination
• Lay Offs
• among others

If you are an employee facing harassment or discrimination in the workplace, know your rights. I can provide you with solutions and your options for dealing with these situations in the workplace. Do not suffer alone assuming your situation is normal or that you must accept such treatment.

Unsure whether what you are dealing with is a legal matter? Ask. We can help.

Please see my Human Rights Section for More Information

“Slow to hire”

“Slow to hire” also known as – investigate,  check references, make sure you are hiring the employee that is the right fit for your company and you.

When hiring a new employee take your time and do your due diligence.  Unsure on the right questions to ask or don’t have the time to properly vet a new employee?  I can help.

Terminating employees can be one of the most stressful, difficult, and risky matters a manager or business owner may ever have to do with an employee. Often the act of ending somebody’s livelihood can be almost as traumatic for the employer as it is for the employee. Not only are there emotional obstacles to hurdle but also serious legal and financial implications that could have a devastating effect if the termination is not properly executed from beginning to end. The five main types of termination are For Cause, Without Cause, Layoff, Resignation, and Retirement. Each type of termination has its own procedure to follow and adhere to in order to assure the best outcome for both parties.

Don’t be careless when terminating your employee; Carelessness can have a detrimental impact for your company. 

What is Mediation?

A disagreement between two or more employees affecting their work performance and creating a toxic work environment? If may be time to consider bringing in a neutral party to mediate an agreement between the parties to resolve the issue. Sometimes employees are more comfortable “airing” out their grievances in front of a neutral party as to feel their employment is not at risk. 

What can I use Mediation for in Employment Law?

Employee – Employer Disagreement

Employee – Employee Disagreement

Vendor – Company Disagreement

And More

Receive a complaint that an employee is being harassed, bullied, or discriminated against?

What are you to do next?

Sometimes it is hard to find an employee willing to work certain hours,  do a specialized job, or maybe you were friends prior to hiring them and you are unsure how to proceed.

Every employee is different, and every situation is different. You may need some guidance; whether it is to terminate employment, file a human rights complaint, or bring in an outside person to mediate between the people involved. There are important questions you will have to ask yourself before you act.

Fortunately, you have some options and we can help!