EMPLOYMENT LAW
Know where you stand at work.
Whether you're an employee dealing with a contract or termination, or an employer who needs proper agreements in place, I'll help you understand your rights and your options.
How I help
I work with both employees and employers on employment law matters across Ontario.
Severance & Termination
Free Initial Consultation
Been let go? Don't sign anything yet. I'll review your severance offer and termination letter and tell you whether what you've been offered is fair, or whether there's room for more.
Contract Review
$350 flat fee
A full review of your employment contract and a Zoom call to walk through everything.
FOR EMPLOYEES
Protecting your rights
If something's happened at work, or you want to make sure you're protected before you sign something, I can help.
Demand Letters
From $350
If your severance offer falls short, I can negotiate on your behalf or draft a demand letter to your former employer. Fee quoted after the free consultation.
Team Rollout & Multiple Contracts
Custom volume pricing
Hiring several people or updating contracts for an existing team? Volume discounts are available. I'll provide a quote based on the number of roles and complexity involved.
Employment Contract Drafting
$500 flat fee
A customized employment contract covering termination, confidentiality, compensation, role expectations, and everything else relevant to the position.
FOR EMPLOYERS
Protecting your business
Properly drafted employment contracts are one of the most important things you can do to manage risk. I'll make sure yours are solid.
Employment Litigation
Hourly - $300/h
Have you been served with a demand letter from a former employee? I can help you understand what your risks are and help you defend in Small Claims or Superior Court.
Employment law in Ontario
Employment law governs the relationship between you and your employer, from the moment you sign a contract through to the day the relationship ends. It determines what your employer can and can't do, what you're entitled to if you're let go, and what protections exist in your contract (or should exist, but don't).
Most people only think about employment law when something goes wrong. But the time to understand your rights is before you sign, before you accept a severance offer, and before you assume your employer is acting within the law.
I help people at every stage: reviewing contracts before they sign, advising on terminations after they happen, and drafting agreements that protect employers from expensive surprises down the road.
Ontario employees have the right to "reasonable notice" of termination, which is often significantly more than the ESA minimum
A termination clause in your contract can limit your entitlements, but only if it's properly drafted and compliant with current law
Non-compete clauses are unenforceable for most Ontario employees, with limited exceptions
Employers without valid written contracts may owe common-law reasonable notice, which can reach 24 months or more for long-tenured employees
Constructive dismissal occurs when your employer significantly changes the terms of your employment without your agreement
Common questions I help answer:
Is my severance offer fair, or should I push back?
Can my employer enforce this non-compete clause?
What's the difference between ESA minimums and common-law reasonable notice?
Should I sign this contract before I start, or can I negotiate?
I was terminated "for cause." What does that actually mean?
Do I need written contracts for my employees, or is a verbal agreement enough?
My employer changed my role, my hours, or my pay. Can they do that?
Employment law articles
February 2026
Starting a New Job in Ontario? Read Your Employment Contract Before You Sign It
I review employment contracts regularly as part of my practice, and I also draft them for employers. That combination means I know what these clauses are designed to do, what's standard, what's aggressive, and what's likely unenforceable. In this article, I'll walk through the key provisions you should understand before you sign.
February 2026
Why Every Ontario Employer Needs Proper Employment Contracts
If you run a business in Ontario and your employees don't have written employment contracts, or you're using a template you found online - you are most likely exposed to far more legal and financial risk than you realize.
May 2025
Termination in Ontario: What 'Wrongful Dismissal' Actually Entails
As an employment lawyer, wrongful dismissal claims are a very significant part of my practice. I represent employees whose employment has been terminated and also defend employers against such claims.
Let's talk about your situation.
Book a free consultation and I'll help you figure out where you stand and what your options are.