SEVERANCE PACKAGES

Many employers don’t offer employees the severance packages that they deserve. They offer them the severance package that they think they will accept, which in some cases can be worth significantly less money. Don’t become of these statistics.

• We counsel you to determine whether your severance package is fair!
• We fight for proper severance packages! 

In addition to the amount of severance, there are many other factors that must be assessed. Is the structure of the severance package fair? Are the appropriate benefits being continued? Does your employer have the right to stop payment of severance if you find another job? There is usually a form of a release associated with any severance package, meaning that once you take the severance and sign the release, you are prevented from bringing any further legal action against your employer. These are important documents that have a significant impact on your financial well being. Don’t leave your situation to chance. Call us now for a free legal consultation and get advice from a lawyer with expertise.

If you have received a severance package in any form, CALL US NOW for a free legal consultation prior to taking any other steps or trying to negotiate on your own as this may actually harm your chances for better terms.

WORKPLACE HARASSMENT & BULLYING

Are you mistreated at work? Is your workplace environment toxic? Workplace harassment and bullying is any behavior at work that is known or ought to be known as unwelcome. In addition, harassment and bullying can be a form of discrimination if the behavior is based in whole or in part on a personal characteristic that is protected under human rights legislation, such as your age, race, religion, place of origin and gender.

• You don’t have to work in an environment of fear!
  Employers have an obligation to provide employees with a harassment free workplace.
  Employers can be held legally responsible for permitting or creating a poisoned workplace if harassment continues or if it is condoned.
• What options do you have?
  No one should have to work in an environment where there is bullying and harassment. If an employer is made aware of harassment and bullying and does not take steps to remedy the situation, you may be able to leave your job and sue for constructive dismissal damages either in court or at a human rights tribunal in your jurisdiction.
  In other cases, you may be able to bring a legal claim against the individual or individuals who were harassing you.

DON’T WAIT! Contact us today for a free legal consultation.

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL

Were you fired unjustly? Were you fired for reasons beyond your control? Is the compensation being offered to you unfair?
Employers don’t always provide employees with the severance packages that they deserve. They often offer them packages that they think employees will accept, which is sometimes much less than they are owed. In other cases, employer unjustly accuse employees of under performance or misconduct in an effort to try to deprive them of a severance package they otherwise deserve.

• Our lawyers only handle employment matters. We have negotiated, litigated and pursued countless wrongful dismissal matters just like yours.
  
• We reduce the risk for pursuing your case. No upfront fees. No Consultation Costs. No monthly retainer costs.
  

If you have lost your job and feel as if you were not treated fairly or not given a fair severance package, contact us now for a proper assessment of your case.

NON COMPETE AND NON SOLICITATION AGREEMENTS

A non-compete agreement is a contractual clause that attempts to prevent you from working in competition with your former employer for a defined period of time.

A non-solicitation agreement is a contractual clause that attempts to prevent you from contacting your former clients or customers following the end of your employment.

A non-compete or non-solicitation agreement must be part of an employment agreement or other contractual document in writing. And you must have received something of value in exchange for agreeing to these clause to begin with. These clauses are almost never ‘implied’, unless you are a very senior executive or someone with very special knowledge of your employer’s business, referred to as a fiduciary employee.

• These clauses are often unenforceable!
  Courts prefer not to enforce non-compete or non-solicit agreements unless there is a very strong reason to do so. If a clause is unreasonable, in any variety of ways, it can be invalid and void.
• We can tell if a non-compete or non-solicit is void.

Contact us today for a consultation to determine whether your non-compete or non-solicitation clause will stand up in court.

CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL

Have the terms of your job changed without your consent? This includes:

• Reduction in pay
• Demotion
• Hostile and poisoned work environment
• Diminished duties
• Loss of authority and status
• Being “pushed out”
• Changed location of work
• Discrimination
• Bad faith performance assessments
• Unjust bonuses

You have the right to leave work and pursue damages.

We routinely handle constructive dismissal matters. If you find yourself in a situation where you feel that you may need advice concerning a constructive dismissal, don’t walk away. Contact our lawyers for a free and no risk case evaluation.