Ottawa Employment Lawyers

SEVERANCE PACKAGES

Did you just receive a severance package? Before you agree to the terms of your severance package, please make sure you have it reviewed by a qualified employment lawyer. Too often, offers of severance made by employers are much lower than what courts might award, meaning that engaging an employment lawyer is your first step in determining whether your severance package is fair.

​We are highly successful at negotiating with your employer to increase your severance payments. In fact, we frequently help clients double their severance packages. Employers will often provide you with only a few days to review the severance package offered. This is why timing is so important. Consult with us today before the deadline elapses in order to get the full benefit of independent legal advice.

TEMPORARY LAYOFFS

Have you been subject to a temporary layoff? If you have been laid off, and your employer does not intend to recall you after a reasonable period of time, you should consult with an employment lawyer to plan the next steps to your career. We can help determine whether you should refuse to accept the temporary layoff. Many employees may wish to reject the temporary layoff, and instead pursue a claim for constructive dismissal under the common law. If you wish to receive a severance package and a permanent exit from your company instead of waiting to be recalled, you should speak with an employment lawyer today to learn more about your legal options.

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT

Everyone deserves a workplace that is free from harassment and bullying. Unfortunately, these illegal activities occur far too often in workplaces across the country. Harassment and bullying from a boss, or a colleague, can be devastating for an employee. Our employment lawyers can assist individuals who are dealing with workplace harassment and bullying issues. We are proud of our ability to resolve some of the most complex and difficult workplace issues for our clients. In fact, we have a proven track record in rescuing many employees from toxic work environments. Stand up for your rights and do not be intimidated by workplace bullies. If you are facing harassment, bullying, or human rights violations in the workplace, it is important to enforce your rights. Contact us today for an urgent legal consultation.

CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL

Are you in a toxic or difficult work environment? Do you need to exit and move on with your career? If you resign voluntarily you will not receive a severance package. If you wait for your employer to terminate your employment, you may tarnish your reputation in your industry. Instead, make the smart choice and enroll in our Workplace Rescue Program. We can remove you from your workplace pro-actively, and in a confidential manner. We also help ensure that you receive a lucrative severance package. Afterwards, we help you transition to new and better employment. We implement highly sophisticated and successful strategies for our valued clients. Through negotiation, mediation, and (if necessary) litigation and Court proceedings, we have achieved a high success rate with our Workplace Rescue Program. Many clients, who would have otherwise walked away from their job with no money, instead receive thousands of dollars in severance payments and are now happier, healthier, and more financially secure.