For Employees
Wrongful Dismissal
Let go? You might be owed more than they’re offering.
Let go? You might be owed more than they’re offering.
Being fired without proper notice or severance could be a wrongful dismissal under Ontario law. Just because your employer says it’s “just cause” or offers a package that seems generous doesn’t mean it’s fair, or legal. You have money owed to you.
- Whether your termination was legally justified
- What compensation you’re really entitled to
- How severance works under both the ESA and common law
- How to respond without risking your rights
The sooner we talk, the better.
Severance Package Review
Don’t sign anything until you’ve spoken to us.
Don’t sign anything until you’ve spoken to us.
Severance packages are often drafted to protect employers — not you. They will offer you less than you’re legally entitled to under Ontario employment law or common law standards, and put you under pressure with an artificial and stressful deadline urging you to sign.
We’ll help you:
- Understand what your severance offer really means
- Identify missing entitlements like benefits, bonuses, or unused vacation
- Negotiate a better deal—confidently and strategically
- Avoid signing away important rights too early
Even short-service employees may be entitled to more than minimums.
Workplace Harassment & Human Rights Discrimination
You deserve safety and dignity at work. Always.
You deserve safety and dignity at work. Always.
No one should feel unsafe, targeted, or dehumanized on the job. Harassment — whether based on gender, race, disability, or any other protected ground — is against the law. So is workplace discrimination. We help employees who are:
- Experiencing verbal abuse, intimidation, or exclusion
- Being targeted because of identity, disability, or personal circumstances
- Struggling to get support from HR or leadership
- Unsure whether what’s happening is “illegal” or “just toxic”
You don’t have to decide that alone. We’ll help clarify your rights—and protect them.
Accommodations & Workplace Mental Health Issues
If your job is hurting your health, you may have legal protections.
If your job is hurting your health, you may have legal protections.
Employers in Ontario have a duty to accommodate your disability, regardless of whether it is a physical limitation or an invisible disability, including mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, burnout, and PTSD. If they’re ignoring that — or making it worse — you may have a case. We support employees who are:
- Denied medical leave or flexible work accommodations
- Pressured to return before they’re ready
- Facing retaliation after disclosing a diagnosis
- Trying to navigate WSIB or disability paperwork without help
Your well-being isn’t a weakness. It’s protected.
Workplace Rescues
Sometimes you want to leave so that things can get better.
Sometimes you want to leave so that things can get better.
If your job used to be good — but something’s changed — we can help get it back on track. Not every legal solution involves quitting or suing. Sometimes, the goal is a safer, fairer, more workable path forward.
We help with:
- Mediation and conflict resolution with employers
- Preventing constructive dismissal before it happens
- Rebuilding trust or communication after a breakdown
- Structuring transitions that preserve your career and dignity
Let’s explore whether your workplace is worth rescuing—and how to try.
Employment Contract & Employment Offer Reviews
What you sign now can shape your entire career.
What you sign now can shape your entire career.
Before you accept a new job — or leave an old one — it’s critical to understand the fine print. That includes restrictive covenants, probation clauses, termination language, and intellectual property (IP) rights.
We’ll help you:
- Review job offers and employment contracts with a legal lens
- Flag risky clauses that limit your rights or future earnings
- Negotiate better terms before you sign
- Protect yourself during promotions or internal moves
Start smart. Avoid problems before they start.
Layoff & ESA Guidance
Laid off? Temporary may not mean what you think.
Laid off? Temporary may not mean what you think.
In Ontario, employers must follow specific rules under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). Many don’t. Even if you’re told it’s “temporary,” you could be entitled to severance or more.
We’ll help you:
- Understand if your layoff is legal
- Evaluate your recall rights and timelines
- Distinguish between layoffs, terminations, and reductions in hours
- Explore options under both ESA and common law
Don’t wait it out without knowing your rights.
Severance Package Reviews & Improvements
Already have an offer? Let’s make it better.
Already have an offer? Let’s make it better.
Even when severance is offered, it’s often less than what the law allows. We’ll not only explain the offer—we’ll help improve it.
You might be entitled to:
- More weeks of pay
- Bonuses, benefits, or commissions
- Tax-smart structuring of payments
- Tailored language for future job searches
Time limits apply. Let’s act quickly.
Fair Compensation & Tax Minimization
What you earn—and keep—matters.
What you earn—and keep—matters.
We help you maximize severance outcomes by identifying hidden entitlements and structuring packages to reduce tax impact. Because fairness isn’t just about the number—it’s about how it’s delivered.
We support:
- Strategic negotiations with future financial planning in mind
- Collaborations with accountants or financial advisors
- Lump-sum vs. salary continuance advice
- Advocacy for unpaid commissions or bonuses
Let’s turn your exit into a smart step forward.
Purposeful Legal Letters
A quiet move with powerful impact.
A quiet move with powerful impact.
If you’re seeing the signs—PIPs, poor treatment, a shift in tone—a strategic legal letter can help protect your position before a termination happens. We use this tool to set boundaries, document facts, and signal your awareness of your rights.
Common scenarios:
- You’re being targeted for termination and want to push back
- Your workplace is becoming toxic, and HR isn’t responding
- You want a written record before things escalate
It’s not always about going to court. It’s about shifting momentum.
When Your Union Isn’t Helping
Yes, you have rights—even within a union.
Yes, you have rights—even within a union.
If your union is ignoring your grievance, delaying action, or simply not doing its job, you may be entitled to file a complaint. We support unionized employees facing a failure of fair representation.
We can help you:
- Draft a letter demanding fair representation
- Navigate complaints with the Ontario Labour Relations Board
- Understand what your union is obligated to do—and what happens if they don’t.
Unionized doesn’t mean voiceless. Let’s talk about your options