Tilt The Scales
*
Tilt The Scales *
See How We Turn Law Into Leverage.
Press play to hear a Vanguard lawyer break down the tactics that win Ontario employees top‑tier severance and monetary compensation.
exclusive services
-
Wrongful Dismissal Litigation
Vanguard Law battles employers who dismiss staff without just cause or reasonable notice. We draft powerful demand letters, file Statements of Claim in the Superior Court of Justice, and negotiate high‑value settlements for workers across Ontario. From Employment Standards Act breaches to bad‑faith terminations, we use deep case‑law knowledge to maximize compensation, reinstatement options, and moral damages.
-
Severance Package Review & Negotiation
Before you sign anything, let Vanguard Law’s severance‑pay lawyers dissect every clause. We calculate full common‑law termination entitlements, unused vacation pay, benefits continuance, and bonus payouts - often boosting employer offers. Whether your goal is a fast settlement or strategic tax planning, our employment‑law team leverages precedent‑setting decisions to pressure HR and corporate counsel until you receive every dollar the law allows.
-
Constructive Dismissal & Workplace Reprisal Claims
Forced to quit because of a toxic environment, pay cut, or demotion? Our constructive‑dismissal counsel proves the employer’s conduct made continued work intolerable - triggering the same damages as a firing. We also handle OHSA and Human Rights Code reprisals for employees punished after raising safety or discrimination concerns. Vanguard Law prepares rock‑solid evidence packages, files at the HRTO or Ministry of Labour, and drives settlements that restore lost wages and protect your reputation.
Hanna T
“Andre always looks out for his clients and is knowledgeable in employment law. He is approachable and very understanding of employee situations. With this understanding, he will find you the best solution.”
E Shhap
“I had the opportunity to work with Andre and was impressed by his professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail. He took the time to carefully review my employment agreement, explained everything clearly, and provided practical guidance that made a real difference for me. Beyond his knowledge of the law, Andre is approachable, reliable, and genuinely committed to helping people. I trust him completely and would recommend him without hesitation.”
FAQs
-
Most cases start with an hourly fee. When you sign our Retainer Agreement - a short contract that lists the work we’ll do - you put down a retainer, which is money you give to us that is held in our trust account. We track our hours and bill you as we work, sending you clear statements so you always see where the money goes.
For certain cases, we offer a 30 percent contingency fee. That means you pay nothing upfront. If we win or settle your case, we take 30 percent of the money recovered and you keep the rest. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing for our time.
-
Our lawyers have handled countless files for wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, executive compensation packages, severance pay, workplace harassment, and non‑compete disputes. Because we work on these problems daily, we spot risks fast and build strong strategies that get results.
-
Every employment‑law case is different, so there isn’t one exact timeline. If we can settle your wrongful dismissal or severance dispute through talks, most clients see results in about 4–6 months. If we need to start a lawsuit in an Ontario court, the process can take 12–18 months or longer, depending on court dates and how the other side responds. Once we review the facts, your Ontario employment lawyer will give you a clear, step‑by‑step timeline and keep you updated in writing at every stage.
-
From your first email or phone call, your details are kept strictly confidential. We store all files in secure, encrypted systems, and only the lawyers and staff working on your case can open them. We will never contact anyone about your case. In short, when you hire our employment‑law firm, your conversations, documents, and strategy stay between you and your lawyer.
-
We proudly serve every corner of Ontario, so no matter where you work, help is only a call or video chat away. We regularly represent clients in the Greater Toronto Area - including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville and Burlington - as well as Hamilton, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and the entire Niagara Region from St. Catharines to Niagara Falls. Clients in Ottawa, Kingston, Cornwall, Belleville and the rest of Eastern Ontario rely on us too, and we are just as active across Central and Northern Ontario in cities like Barrie, Orillia, Sudbury, North Bay, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins. Whether you live in Windsor, Sarnia, Chatham, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Newmarket, Aurora, Collingwood, Owen Sound - or any other Ontario community - we are ready to stand up for your rights.
