Employment Law

The VK Law Group Employment Law team delivers strategic, results-driven representation to both employers and employees across a wide range of workplace matters. Our practice encompasses wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, employment standards, workplace policies, and human rights law. We regularly appear before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

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We advise businesses, executives, and workers on all aspects of the employment relationship—from hiring and employment contracts to terminations and post-employment obligations. Our team provides responsive, clear, and cost-effective legal guidance tailored to our clients’ specific circumstances. We are committed to navigating workplace disputes with professionalism and discretion while safeguarding our clients’ rights and business interests.

 

Practice Focus

Our Employment Law team focuses on the following areas:

Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal: Representing clients in disputes involving termination without cause, inadequate severance, and workplace changes amounting to dismissal.

Employment Standards: Advising on compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000, including hours of work, overtime, vacation pay, and statutory leaves.

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Employment Agreements and Policies: Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, executive compensation packages, and workplace policies.

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Human Rights and Workplace Harassment: Handling discrimination, harassment, and accommodation claims before the Human Rights Tribunal and courts.

Workplace Investigations: Conducting and advising on internal investigations into allegations of workplace misconduct, harassment, and other sensitive matters.

 

Representative Legal Matters

Our recent employment law highlights include:

• Successfully securing a significant severance settlement for a senior executive terminated without cause from a national retail company.

• Advising a growing technology firm on implementing enforceable employment contracts and updating workplace policies for legal compliance.

• Defending a transportation company in a wrongful dismissal action, resulting in dismissal of the claim through a negotiated resolution.

• Representing a healthcare worker in a human rights complaint related to disability accommodation, achieving a favorable pre-hearing settlement.

• Conducting an internal investigation for a mid-sized manufacturing company involving workplace harassment allegations and policy breaches.

 

Related Expertise

• Civil Litigation

• Human Rights Law

• Corporate Governance

• Contract Law

• Occupational Health and Safety

 

Industry Recognition

 

Our Employment Law team is recognized for its strategic advisory services, strong advocacy, and efficient resolution of workplace disputes. VK Law Group is trusted for its ability to deliver high-quality legal services with discretion and precision in complex employment matters.

Professional Engagement

VK Law Group lawyers actively contribute to the employment law field through professional associations, continuing legal education seminars, and industry publications. Our team remains current with legislative changes and case law developments, ensuring our clients benefit from leading-edge legal insights.

 

Publications and Insights

“Key Considerations in Termination Packages: Navigating Risk for Employers and Employees”

“Human Rights in the Workplace: Employer Duties and Employee Protections”

“Best Practices for Drafting Employment Contracts in Ontario”

 

VK Law Group’s Employment Law team combines deep legal knowledge with practical business insight, delivering focused and effective solutions to clients navigating today’s evolving workplace landscape.