Employment Lawyer Ottawa

Experienced Employment Lawyer Serving Ottawa

Welcome to your trusted employment-law resource in the Ottawa region. If you’re facing a workplace issue — whether you’re an employee seeking to protect your rights, or an employer needing sound labour-law guidance — our dedicated team is here to help. With a foundation built on both legal expertise and empathetic client care, we support individuals and businesses through the full spectrum of employment-law matters with clarity, efficiency and respect.

How Our Labour and Employment Lawyer Can Help

Navigating employment law in Ontario is rarely straightforward. Legal risks are ever-present — from mistaken severance offers and flawed contracts to claims of harassment, discrimination or wrongful dismissal. Our employment-law professionals bring robust experience on both sides of the ledger: representing employees who have been wrongfully dismissed, harassed or discriminated against, and advising employers on sound HR practices, employment agreements, terminations and policies.

By blending legal acumen with a practical mindset, we focus on outcomes that make sense — protecting legal rights while preserving professional relationships and reputations where possible.

Legal Services for Employees

If you are an employee in Ottawa dealing with workplace issues, our services may include:

• Reviewing your employment contract (before or after you sign) to ensure your rights are protected and that termination, non-competition or bonus clauses are fair. 
• Assessing and pursuing claims of wrongful dismissal (when you’ve been terminated without cause and without adequate notice or pay in lieu). In Ontario, “wrongful dismissal” may arise where the employer fails to provide proper notice or pay when terminating without cause.  
• Advising on constructive dismissal (where changes to your job or working conditions effectively force you to resign).  
• Workplace harassment, discrimination and human-rights matters: guiding you through internal complaint processes, human-rights code obligations and potential claims. 
• Claims for unpaid wages, overtime, unpaid bonuses or commissions, misclassification (employee vs contractor), temporary layoff issues.  
• Severance/historic-package review to evaluate whether you’ve received what you’re legally entitled to — including under common-law notice rules which often exceed the statutory minimums. 
  Our focus is to guide you through your options, support you in documenting and advancing your position, and advocate for a fair resolution.

Legal Services for Employers

For Ottawa-area businesses and organizations, our employment-law services help you proactively manage risk and respond effectively when issues arise. Services include:

• Drafting or reviewing employment contracts, executive compensation plans, incentive agreements, non-compete/non-solicitation clauses, termination- and severance-pay provisions.  
• Advising on HR policies, workplace investigations, harassment/violence prevention, employee leaves, accommodation obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) and health & safety legislation.  
• Handling terminations, layoffs and restructurings: ensuring appropriate notice, pay-in-lieu, severance and risk-mitigation steps (avoiding “with cause” missteps).  
• Representing employers in tribunals, arbitrations or litigation involving wrongful dismissal, human rights complaints, grievances, employment-standards claims. 
  By engaging legal advice early, employers often reduce the likelihood of costly litigation, reputational damage or unintended liability.

Why Choose Our Employment Lawyer

• Local focus, deep expertise: Ottawa-based practice tuned to Ontario employment law, reflecting latest statutory, regulatory and common-law developments.
• Dual-perspective capability: Experience representing both employees and employers means we understand issues from all sides, which enhances strategy and negotiation.
• Client-centred service ethic: Drawing from our firm’s ethos — recognizing clients often come when they are at their worst, and ensuring staff are supported, boundaries respected, and professional care maintained — we commit to high-touch service, clear communication and realistic guidance.
• Efficiency-driven: We strive to resolve matters with cost-effectiveness in mind, leveraging proactive advice, careful risk assessment and smart negotiation wherever possible.
• Transparent fees: We’ll explain billing in clear terms — whether by hourly, flat-fee or contingency structure — and provide cost-management options from the outset.
• Strong track record: Ottawa employment law practices highlight proven results for clients (employees and employers), backed by positive client testimonials.  

When you choose us you’re not hiring just a lawyer — you’re partnering with a team dedicated to your rights, your organisation’s health, and your peace of mind.

Contact Employment Law Team to Book an Appointment

Ready to explore your options or address an employment concern? Book an online appointment with our employment-law team today for a no-obligation consultation. We’ll assess your situation, explain the legal context, review your documents* (*for a fee) (contracts, termination notices, severance offers) and propose a path forward tailored to your goals.

We look forward to helping you navigate the complexities of workplace law with clarity, confidence and care.