Employment Litigation

Employment litigation is a scary concept for many.

Whether a litigation lawyer is meant to go to the Courts or to the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the process often starts with a demand letter.

Employers receive demand letters from litigation lawyers for various reasons. Some with merit, and some without. Often, the issues surround the topic of money and compensation for termination. Compensation for bullying and harassment, or discrimination on the basis of Human Rights.

Negotiation and settlement are predicated on a number of factors. Including the company’s bottom line, and risk exposure. precedent-setting, among other factors.

Most of the time, the decision to negotiate and to what extent will depend on personal factors that are only known to you.

Sometimes a breakdown in the employment relationship that results in a demand letter simply comes from hurt feelings and uncertainty about the future of employment. A demand letter is often an invitation to have a conversation regarding the end of the employment relationship.

Should negotiations not happen following demand letters? Employees can choose to issue and file a Statement of Claim with the Superior Court of Justice. Employers or defendants will have to file a Statement of Defence to defend the allegations contained in the Statement of Claim. A litigation lawyer has the knowledge and skills to assist you with drafting a Statment of Claim.

Mediation or Discoveries

Mediation is the process of having a confidential and private settlement discussion. Over the duration of a few hours, in an attempt to resolve all or part of the issues.  Often, mediation is the final step and leads to finality for both parties. However, sometimes, the parties hold on to positions that are diametrically opposed. To the point that the breaking down of a litigation lawyer and details through the process of Discoveries is needed.

Motions

Sometimes, parties can decide to resort to the filing of Motions in order to advance their case expeditiously. Not all motions are necessary or permissible. They come with their own risks. However, make sure you are in the hands of a capable litigation lawyer who knows how to successfully use the litigation process to your advantage.

Summary Judgment

Motions for Summary Judgement are a type of procedure similar to a mini-trial – allowing either of the parties to advance their case. Through a speedier process of a litigation lawyer, often in one day. Motions for Summary Judgment are reserved for certain types of cases with issues that are limited and do not require a full-blown trial. These motions are powerful ways to get to a quicker resolution without having to endure years of waiting.

Having a litigation lawyer in your corner that possesses the skill to craft offers tailored to drive settlement and conclude litigation when necessary.  going through with trial when the circumstances arise, is invaluable.

Our litigation lawyers understand the risks inherent in litigation both for employers and employees. This allows our firm to act decisively to manage settlement opportunities in the litigation lawyer process.  We will advise on gathering document obligations and strategies to facilitate resolution, whichever side you are on.

Practical experience during employment litigation lawyer allows for managing legal costs in a way that maintains the company’s target in terms and deadlines and the bottom line.

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