Practice Area
Employer or Employee? Know where you stand, and what to do next.
We advise both employers and employees on workplace disputes and give guidance on how to protect yourself or your business.
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Employment Law
Employment law governs the relationship between employers and employees, including terminations, severance entitlements, workplace policies and human rights issues. Whether you've lost your job or you're managing a difficult workplace situation, an early read on your rights protects your options.
How we can help
- ✓Wrongful & constructive dismissal
- ✓Severance package review
- ✓Employment contracts (Drafting & Review)
- ✓Workplace human rights matters
- ✓Employer policy & compliance advice
How it works
The Process
Consultation
We review your situation and any documents you have.
Assessment
A clear read on your entitlements or exposure.
Negotiation
We explore a negotiated resolution first.
Resolution
Settlement, or litigation if it's warranted.
Our approach
Clarity in navigating workplace issues
Severance review
We tell you plainly if an offer is fair, before you sign anything.
For employers too
Practical policy advice that protects you, even before issues arise.
Time-sensitive advice
Deadlines matter in employment matters; we move quickly.
FAQ
Common questions
It depends on your age, role, length of service and the circumstances. We'll review your offer and tell you plainly.
With cause means serious misconduct and no severance; without cause requires notice or pay in lieu.
There are strict limitation periods. It's best to seek advice as soon as possible after termination.
Significant unilateral changes can amount to constructive dismissal. We can help you assess this.
Yes, we advise employers on terminations, contracts and workplace policy to help reduce legal risk.
Areas we serve
Employment Law services across Toronto, the GTA and Ontario
We advise employees and employers across Ontario, whether the workplace is a downtown Toronto office, a head office elsewhere in the GTA, or a smaller centre further out. Below are some of the communities we serve. If your city is not listed, reach out. We likely still cover your area.
Toronto & the GTA
- Toronto
- Mississauga
- Brampton
- Vaughan
- Newmarket
- Ajax
- Pickering
- Whitby
- Oshawa
Halton, Hamilton & Wellington
- Oakville
- Burlington
- Milton
- Hamilton
- Guelph
Waterloo Region & Southwestern Ontario
- Kitchener
- Waterloo
- Cambridge
- Brantford
- Paris
- Woodstock
- London
This list is not exhaustive. StellarEdge Law Firm does not maintain physical office locations in these communities, but we are able to serve clients in those locations virtually.
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