Ontario Employment Lawyers
We help employers, and executive employees navigate workplace legal issues, from terminations, workplace investigations, and employment contracts to severance packages, constructive dismissal, wrongful dismissal defence, and employment litigation.
EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS FOR EMPLOYERS and EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES
We help employers and executive employees navigate workplace legal issues, including terminations, severance packages, constructive dismissal, workplace investigations, employment contracts, wrongful dismissal defence, and employment litigation.
For Employers
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Wrongful Dismissal Defence
We help Ontario businesses respond to termination-related claims, demand letters, settlement requests, and wrongful dismissal lawsuits. We can assess potential exposure, review the employee’s contract and termination package, and help you develop a practical defence or resolution strategy.
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Workplace Investigations
We conduct and advise on workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, misconduct, bullying, workplace violence, toxic workplace complaints, and other sensitive staff issues. We help businesses create a fair, organized, and defensible process from intake through findings and next steps.
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Termination Advice
We advise businesses on employment agreements, termination clauses, discipline, performance management, severance exposure, and workplace risk before problems escalate. This service is useful when hiring, restructuring, terminating staff, or trying to reduce the chance of a future employment claim.
For Employees
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Severance Package Reviews
We review severance offers for employees and executives before they sign a release or accept a package. We can explain whether the offer appears reasonable, what legal factors may affect the amount, and whether negotiation may be worth considering.
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Toxic Workplace Issues
We advise employees and executives dealing with major workplace changes, demotions, compensation reductions, harassment, bullying, toxic workplace conditions, or pressure to resign. We can help you understand whether the situation may amount to constructive dismissal and what steps to take before making a move.
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Wrongful Dismissal Advice
We provide legal advice after a termination, including terminations without cause, for-cause allegations, layoffs, resignations under pressure, and disputed severance offers. We help you understand your rights, risks, timelines, and practical options for resolving the matter.
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“Andre always looks out for his clients and is knowledgeable in employment law. He is approachable and very understanding of both employer and employee situations. With this understanding, he will find you the best solution.”
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“I had the opportunity to work with Andre and was impressed by his professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail. Beyond his knowledge of the law, Andre is approachable, reliable, and genuinely committed to helping both employers and employees. I trust him completely and would recommend him without hesitation.”
Our Process
1. Book Your consultation
Click the Book Now button below. You can schedule a paid 30-minute consultation with the founding lawyer for $250. If you hire us within 7 days, the $250 consultation fee will be credited toward your first invoice.
2. Complete your intake form
After booking, you’ll receive an intake form. Please complete it before your consultation so we can review the key facts, timelines, employment documents, contracts, termination letters, severance offers, workplace communications, policies, and any urgent deadlines.
3. REVIEW YOUR CASE OPTIONS
During your consultation, we’ll review the workplace complaint or concern, assess whether an independent investigation is appropriate, and outline the recommended scope, process, timing, and next steps for your business.
FAQs
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Yes. We advise employers, Ontario businesses, executives, and employees on workplace legal issues. This includes terminations, severance packages, employment contracts, workplace investigations, wrongful dismissal claims, constructive dismissal concerns, and employment litigation.
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We offer a paid 30-minute consultation with the founding lawyer for $250. If you hire us within 7 days, the $250 consultation fee will be credited toward your first bill. Ongoing legal services are generally charged by the hour unless we agree to a different arrangement in writing.
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We generally do not assist unionized employees with grievances, collective agreement disputes, labour arbitration, or duty of fair representation complaints. If your workplace issue is governed by a union or collective agreement, you may need to speak with your union representative or a lawyer who focuses on labour relations matters.
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Yes. We help businesses with terminations, employment contracts, workplace investigations, discipline, severance exposure, demand letters, wrongful dismissal defence, and workplace dispute strategy. We focus on practical advice that helps businesses manage risk and make informed decisions.
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Yes. We can review your severance package, explain whether the offer appears reasonable, discuss potential wrongful dismissal or constructive dismissal issues, and help you understand your options before signing a release or taking next steps.
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We operate remotely and serve clients across Ontario by phone and video. We assist employers, businesses, executives, and employees with workplace legal issues throughout Toronto, the GTA, Ottawa, Hamilton, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, and other Ontario communities.
Book Your Consultation
vanguard Law
357 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5H 4A6
76 Lake St Suite 40
St. Catharines, ON L2R 5X4
407 Iroquois Shore Rd Unit 8 Suite V68
Oakville, ON L6H 1M3
Disclaimer: all of the information contained on this website is intended for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website is intended to provide you with legal advice or to create a solicitor-client relationship. Contact Vanguard Law today if you wish to book a consultation to review your case.