Wrongful Dismissal Lawyers for Businesses
Facing a demand letter, threatened lawsuit, or wrongful dismissal claim? Speak with an employer side lawyer now to assess your exposure and defend your business.
Why Companies Choose Vanguard to Defend Their Company
Learn how we help employers respond to wrongful dismissal issues quickly, strategically, and with confidence.
How we help Companies
Demand Letter Response
Received a demand letter from a former employee or their lawyer? Vanguard Law helps Ontario employers assess the allegations, review the termination package, identify legal and financial risk, and prepare a strategic response. We help you avoid reactive replies, preserve your position, and determine whether the matter should be negotiated early or defended more firmly.
Negotiating Efficient Resolutions
Not every wrongful dismissal dispute should be fought the same way. Vanguard Law helps employers decide when to negotiate, when to hold firm, and how to resolve claims efficiently while protecting the business. We assist with settlement negotiations, mediation preparation, litigation strategy, and practical risk assessment at each stage of the dispute.
Wrongful Dismissal Claim Defence
When a former employee starts a wrongful dismissal claim, employers need clear advice quickly. Vanguard Law helps Ontario businesses respond to claims involving notice, severance, employment contracts, bonuses, commissions, benefits, mitigation, and allegations of bad faith. We review the evidence, assess exposure, prepare the defence strategy, and help you respond with confidence.
Our Process
1. Book Your Consultation
Click the book now button below. You can schedule a consultation with the founding lawyer.
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, documents, timelines, contracts, workplace policies, and business goals in advance.
3. Review Your Options
During your consultation, we’ll review the demand letter, threatened claim, or court proceeding facing your business, assess your potential exposure, and outline a practical defence strategy. This may include preparing a response, negotiating a resolution, or defending the claim through litigation.
What Business Owners We Helped Are Saying
Andre always looks out for his clients and is knowledgeable in employment law. He is approachable and very understanding of employer situations. With this understanding, he will find you the best solution.
— Hanna T
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 business owners. I trust him completely and would recommend him without hesitation.
— Eyad S
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do not ignore it or respond impulsively. Preserve employment records, review the termination package, and get legal advice before replying. Early strategy can reduce risk and improve settlement positioning.
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Yes. Defence options depend on the contract, termination terms, compensation structure, mitigation issues, and surrounding facts. Early legal review helps assess exposure and build a response strategy.
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No. Demand letters often claim more than what may be legally owed. An employer may have arguments about the employment contract, reasonable notice, mitigation, compensation, benefits, bonuses, commissions, or the employee’s post-termination earnings.
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Sometimes, but cause is a high legal threshold. Employers should assess the facts carefully before taking that position, because an unsuccessful cause allegation can increase liability.
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We represent clients across Ontario. Although we have physical locations in Toronto, St. Catharines, and Oakville, we are a remote-first firm, which allows us to help clients throughout the province without requiring an in-person visit. Our office locations include 357 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5H 4A6, 76 Lake St, Suite 40, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5X4, and 407 Iroquois Shore Rd, Unit 8, Suite V68, Oakville, ON L6H 1M3. Whether you are in the GTA, Niagara Region, Halton Region, Hamilton, Ottawa, London, Windsor, Barrie, Kingston, or anywhere else in Ontario, our team can represent you remotely and guide you through the process from start to finish.
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.