Employment Lawyers Toronto

A Toronto employment lawyer advises employees and employers on workplace legal matters arising under Ontario employment law. For employees, this includes wrongful dismissal and severance claims, constructive dismissal, workplace harassment and discrimination, human rights complaints, employment contract disputes, and long-term disability claims. For employers, this includes defending employment claims, conducting workplace investigations, drafting employment agreements and policies, advising on terminations, and managing labour relations matters.

Achkar Law's Toronto employment lawyers represent both employees and employers across the city and GTA, providing practical legal advice tailored to each client's specific situation.

Employees should contact a Toronto employment lawyer before signing any severance agreement or release, after a termination or layoff, if they are experiencing workplace harassment or discrimination, before resigning if they are dealing with an intolerable workplace situation, and before signing any new employment contract. Early advice almost always leads to better outcomes.

Employers should contact a Toronto employment lawyer when considering a termination, when a complaint or claim is received, when conducting a workplace investigation, when updating employment contracts or policies, and whenever an employment situation becomes contentious. Early legal involvement reduces exposure and cost in the vast majority of situations.

In Toronto, employment lawyers and labour lawyers both practice in the broader area of workplace law, but their focus differs. Employment lawyers primarily advise on individual employment relationships, including wrongful dismissal, severance, harassment, human rights, and employment contracts. Labour lawyers primarily advise on collective employment relationships, including union organizing, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and labour board proceedings.

Achkar Law's Toronto lawyers advise on both employment and labour law matters, representing employees, employers, and organizations across the full spectrum of workplace legal issues in Toronto.

The cost of a Toronto employment lawyer varies depending on the nature and complexity of the matter. Many employment law matters, particularly severance package reviews and wrongful dismissal negotiations, are handled on a fixed fee or contingency basis, meaning the cost is tied to the outcome rather than hourly time. For employers, many matters are handled on an hourly or retainer basis.

The most important consideration for most Toronto employees is that the cost of a severance review or wrongful dismissal representation is almost always recovered many times over through an improved settlement. Contact Achkar Law to discuss fees for your specific situation.

Yes. Achkar Law's Toronto employment lawyers operate from our office at 4789 Yonge St, Suite 908, Toronto, ON M2N 0G3. We serve employees and employers across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Markham, Vaughan, and throughout the GTA. Virtual consultations are also available for clients who prefer to meet remotely.

Achkar Law is a Toronto employment law firm that represents both employees and employers. Our employee lawyers help individuals recover the full compensation they are owed after wrongful dismissal, workplace harassment, discrimination, and other employment violations. Our employer lawyers defend organizations against employment claims, conduct workplace investigations, and provide proactive employment law advice to reduce risk and liability.

Having lawyers on both sides of Toronto employment disputes gives Achkar Law a practical and comprehensive understanding of how these matters resolve, which benefits both the employees and employers we represent.