Business Law
Employment & Human Rights Law
The employment lawyers at Lerners are uniquely equipped to assist both employers and employees on a wide range of employment law and human rights issues. Whether you need assistance to review an employment agreement, or you are defending a wrongful dismissal claim, the lawyers at Lerners can assist you at every step of the way. We offer advice on managing workplace relationships and avoiding common employment law pitfalls. We can also help you draft employment contacts, termination clauses and business control agreements. We also have a wealth of experience dealing with human rights issues in the workplace, including the duty to accommodate, requesting medical information, and defending applications in front of the Human Rights Tribunal.
Review and drafting of workplace policies and procedures
Review of employment contacts
Review of termination documentation and wrongful dismissal claims
Corporate reorganizations
Employee related issues which include performance, disability, compensation, employment standards, human rights and Canada Labour Code hearings.
Contractor agreements
Privacy and Confidentiality Agreements
Compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Canada Labour Code, and the Human Rights Code
Clarifying the Duty to Accommodate and Undue Hardship
Requesting Medical Information from an employee on a medical leave of absence
Representing our clients in front of the Human Rights Tribunal
Workplace investigations
Lerners offers services for both the employers and employee. Our work on both sides of the table provides us with valuable insight, and aids us in providing practical, cost-effective and quality services to our clients.
