It is important to consult with experienced employment lawyers at Devry Smith Frank LLP (‘DSF’) when you are trying to navigate through complex legal issues. The law surrounding your rights and obligations in the employment context is found in many different statutes including the Employment Standards Act, the Canada Labour Code, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Canadian Human Rights Code, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, among others. Depending on your case, our lawyers will apply both statutory and common law principles to achieve optimal results for your benefit.
Employees are also unsure of their rights if they have experienced workplace bullying, harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination or any other matter that has affected their career and livelihood. We also recognize that employment is a central part of daily life and business operations. The law which applies to employment is complex and evolves rapidly. Because of this, we assist employers and employees with all aspects of those critical workplace relationships.
DSF has a skilled group of employment lawyers in Collingwood who can handle your case, including matters related to the following:
Because we act on behalf of both employers and employees, we can better anticipate the arguments of opposing parties, making us the ideal advocates for employees who are having issues with a current or former employer.
Employment law includes legal matters, such as employee terminations, employee contracts and labour law. Layoffs and terminations can be a potential minefield for many employers. Timely advice from our employment lawyers can help you to manage the process, avoid many of the pitfalls that await the unwary and minimize the cost of staff reductions.
Beyond terminations, we can help you with all of your Human Resources questions such as: overtime, vacations and leave, employees who require accommodations due to illness or disability, discrimination and human rights, retirement, pensions, workplace safety, and issues related to drug and alcohol testing in the workplace. We can also help you develop a set of legal documents for you to use in your business such as: employment contracts, policy handbooks (including workplace harassment and violence policies) and other agreements.
Our Collingwood office is conveniently located at 25 Huron Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 1C3, which is within walking distance to all amenities within the town square. We welcome individuals and businesses located across Simcoe County and surrounding areas to meet their legal needs from our new location closest to them.
Browse through our website to learn more about our firm’s history and how our services can help you. Refer to our pages to read in detail specific practice areas that may be relevant to your situation. Also, check out Meet Our Team for our lawyer profiles to learn more about their credentials and qualifications. All our lawyers are highly specialized in their individual areas of practice and take a client-focused and cost-effective approach to meeting the goals of our clients.
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