Employment is a central feature of many people’s lives. Not only is employment vital to most people for supporting themselves; they also tend to derive significant meaning from their work. Employees are often in a power imbalance as between themselves and their employers, but a good employment lawyer can leverage the rights of employees to be dealt with fairly by their employers. I have extensive experience representing employees throughout the western provinces and Ontario, and can advise or represent employees who:
- Have been terminated and believe the termination was not justified;
- Need a legal opinion on whether the severance they are being offered is fair;
- Feel their employer is deliberately mistreating them or withholding things in the hope they will quit (i.e. constructive dismissal);
- Believe they are experiencing discrimination on the basis of one or more characteristics protected by provincial human rights legislation; or
- Need advice about whether an employer’s new policy or requirement is lawful.
I have been privileged to represent many Canadians who unjustly lost their jobs as a result of workplace COVID vaccine mandates, and have successfully settled many cases, such as this one involving a hospital worker, while others are headed for trial.
I am also available to advise and represent employers seeking a lawyer who shares their values. If you are an employer focused on operating a profitable business and resisting present social trends that you know are detrimental to your legitimate business objectives, I invite you to reach out to me for assistance with your workplace issues.