EMPLOYMENT LAWYER FOR EMPLOYERS

A lawyer can help you do many things that will not only improve the work environment for your employees, but also directly improve your bottom line. Here are some of the ways a lawyer can help you:

1. Review your employment agreements and revise or draft new ones where necessary to comply with ever-evolving laws
2. Advise you around hiring a new employee, including drafting employment agreements and onboarding
3. Advise you around accommodating employees, including returning them to work, and the obligations you both have throughout the process
4. Advise and assist you when issues with employees arise, including progressive discipline, compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Human Rights Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
5. Advise and assist you with terminating employees with and without cause,  including drafting termination documents and releases, and advising you on termination and severance package offers 
6. Conduct workplace investigations when you are faced with a complaint of harassment or discrimination in the workplace 
7. Defend claims made against you for wrongful and constructive dismissal, and violations of the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Human Rights Code, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
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It is a good idea to consult a lawyer before providing employees with any legal documents, discipline, or deciding to hire or fire an employee. Similarly, it is a good idea to speak with a lawyer when you are faced with an employee’s request for accommodation or to return to work after a statutory leave.

It is best to speak with a lawyer before you take steps with respect to your employees that could impact their, or your, legal rights and obligations. This will help you avoid costly mistakes and litigation. Of course, if you are served with a claim, complaint or application, it is important to reach out to a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure you respond effectively to the claim, mitigate potential damages and resolve the issue as quickly and efficiently as possible.