EMPLOYMENT LAWYER | KINGSTON

Here's a brief list of the potential areas an employment lawyer can support you with:
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For employees:
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→ Understanding your rights and provide coaching to help you advocate for yourself
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→ Advocate on your behalf and communicate directly with your employer about concerns, accommodations, and more
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→ Reviewing termination documents or severance packages to make sure you're fairly compensated
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→ Protect you from reprisals if you raise allegations of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and more
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→ File a complaint or claim to obtain lost wages, vacation pay, and other benefits
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→ File a complaint to fix your work environment and obtain damages (money) for your employer’s violation of workplace health and safety laws
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→ Help you return to work after a leave 

For employers:
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→ Draft or review workplace policies, contracts, and more
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→ Support the hiring and off-boarding of employees to ensure they are well taken care of while limiting your liability risk

This list is not exhaustive, there are many ways an employment lawyer can support you. If you're concerned about a situation in the workplace, you should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.

This list is not exhaustive, there are many ways an employment lawyer can support you. If you're concerned about a situation in the workplace, you should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.
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The best course of action is to contact a lawyer as soon as you have concerns about your employment or workplace. Here's a brief list of ways you can get help:

Contact the Kingston Ontario community legal clinic to learn more about free services in your area, as well as the eligibility criteria for those services.

In addition to local clinics, there are many speciality clinics in Ontario. These clinics focus on helping specific individuals including Seniors, Black Canadians, people living with HIV & AIDS, and people living with disabilities. You can find more information about these speciality clinics here.

You can also contact the Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC).

If you'd like to work with a private lawyer, Kompa Law practices exclusively in Employment Law. We are well positioned to help individuals throughout Kingston, Ontario and surrounding areas. Please contact us to learn more.