HOW WE HELP

Employment Disputes

Workplace disputes can affect careers, businesses, reputations, and financial stability. We advise employers and employees on employment disputes and help clients understand their rights, obligations, options, and the practical steps available to resolve workplace conflict.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I do if I have been terminated?

Review any termination letter, employment agreement, workplace policies, benefit information, and severance offer before signing a release. Legal advice can help you understand whether the proposed terms are appropriate and what options may be available.

Can an employer terminate an employee without cause?

An employer may be able to terminate employment without alleging misconduct, but the employer may have obligations relating to notice, pay in lieu of notice, benefits, contractual terms, and applicable employment legislation.

What is wrongful dismissal?

A wrongful dismissal claim may arise when an employee is terminated without receiving the notice, compensation, or other entitlements required by law or contract.

Can employment disputes be resolved without going to court?

Yes. Many employment disputes are resolved through negotiation, mediation, settlement discussions, or other dispute resolution processes. The appropriate approach depends on the circumstances.

Do you represent both employers and employees?

Yes. Our lawyers advise both employers and employees, subject to conflict checks and lawyer availability.

 

Practical advice when workplace issues escalate.

Employment disputes are often time-sensitive and can involve both legal and practical considerations. We help clients assess the situation, understand the risks, preserve important evidence, evaluate possible outcomes, and determine an appropriate path forward.

 

  • Wrongful dismissal
  • Termination and severance
  • Employment contracts
  • Constructive dismissal
  • Workplace investigations
  • Discipline and performance issues
  • Workplace policies
  • Human rights complaints
  • Harassment and workplace conflict
  • Settlement negotiations

 

OUR APPROACH

Understand the issue. Assess the risk. Find a path forward.

Understand the Situation

We review the employment agreement, workplace policies, correspondence, performance history, termination documents, and other relevant information.

Work Toward Resolution

Where appropriate, we negotiate, pursue settlement, participate in mediation, or provide representation in litigation or other proceedings.

 

THE PROCESS

What to expect

01

Initial Review

We review the key facts, employment documents, correspondence, and any deadlines that may affect the matter.

02

Legal Assessment

We identify the relevant legal issues and explain the available options, risks, obligations, and potential outcomes.

03

Strategy

Together, we determine whether negotiation, settlement discussions, mediation, litigation, or another approach best fits the circumstances.

04

Resolution

We work toward an efficient resolution and provide representation through negotiations, proceedings, or litigation where required.

 

WHO WE REPRESENT

Advice for employers and employees

Employment disputes can look very different depending on which side of the employment relationship you are on. We represent both employers and employees and tailor our advice to the particular circumstances, obligations, risks, and objectives involved.

 

Employers

Employment contracts

Termination decisions

Discipline and performance management

Workplace investigations

Claims and litigation

Employees

Termination and severance

Wrongful dismissal

Constructive dismissal

Employment contract disputes

Workplace complaints

 

OUR PEOPLE

Employment Lawyers

Speak with one of our lawyers about an employment dispute, termination, workplace issue, or other employment law concern.

 

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