Employment relationships are governed by complex legal obligations, and when disputes arise, the stakes are significant for both employers and employees. Dyer Brown provides strategic advice and vigorous representation in employment matters across non-unionized workplaces throughout Ontario.
Our employment lawyers handle the full spectrum of workplace legal issues:
- Wrongful dismissal claims and defence
- Constructive dismissal disputes
- Severance package review and negotiation
- Employment contract drafting and disputes
- Non-competition and non-solicitation agreements
- Human rights and discrimination claims
- Workplace harassment investigations
- Employment standards compliance
Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal
When employment ends, determining appropriate notice periods and severance entitlements requires careful analysis of factors including salary, age, tenure, position, and the availability of comparable employment. We help clients understand their rights and pursue fair compensation when employers fail to meet their legal obligations.
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer makes fundamental changes to the terms of employment without consent—such as significant salary reductions, demotions, or creating intolerable working conditions. These situations require prompt legal advice to protect your options.
Human Rights and Workplace Discrimination
Ontario’s Human Rights Code protects employees from discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected grounds. We represent clients in human rights complaints before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and in related civil proceedings, addressing issues from hiring practices to accommodation obligations to termination decisions.