Employment Lawyers in Toronto and Across Ontario

As early as possible, before you sign or commit to anything. Speak with an employment lawyer if you have been terminated or offered a severance package, if your job, pay, or duties have changed without your agreement, if you are facing harassment or discrimination at work, or if you are an employer managing a termination, dispute, or claim. Early advice is where the most value is protected, particularly before you sign a release or resign, because those decisions are difficult to undo.

Both. Achkar Law acts for employees and employers across Ontario and British Columbia, and that dual-side experience is a real advantage: we understand how the other side approaches a matter before it reaches the table. Employees come to us for severance review, wrongful dismissal, and workplace disputes; employers rely on us for terminations, litigation defence, and compliance.

The first substantive step is a paid strategy session directly with one of our lawyers, not a general intake call. In it, your situation is reviewed in detail and you leave with clear advice and a practical plan. We explain the cost up front before anything proceeds, so you can make an informed decision. Many matters are then handled on a fixed-fee or other agreed basis depending on the nature and complexity of the work.

Bring any documents relevant to your situation: your employment contract or offer letter, a termination or severance letter, recent pay records, relevant emails or messages, and any workplace policies that apply. For a workplace dispute, a short timeline of what happened, with dates, is very helpful. Clear documentation lets us give you accurate advice and a realistic assessment in the time available.

It is strongly recommended. Severance offers are usually lower than the full amount you may be entitled to at common law, and once you sign a release, your right to pursue more is generally gone for good. A lawyer can review the offer, calculate what you are actually owed, and tell you whether to accept, negotiate, or push back, before you commit. If you have been handed a package, get advice before you sign. You can also call us at 1-800-771-7882.

For employees, we handle wrongful dismissal, severance, constructive dismissal, termination without cause, workplace harassment, and human rights matters. For employers, we handle terminations and layoffs, employment litigation and defence, employment agreements, workplace investigations, policies, and labour and employment compliance. See our full range of employer services and employee services.

Yes. We have offices in Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver, and we represent employees and employers throughout Ontario and British Columbia. Consultations are available virtually across both provinces, so your location is not a barrier to experienced employment law advice.

We assist employers with a range of labour matters, including collective agreements, grievances, and disputes in unionized environments, as well as responding to unfair labour practices and collective bargaining. See our labour law services for organizations.