Employment Law

Wrongful Dismissal

If you are an employee and have been fired, (or believe that your job is in jeopardy), it is wise to consult with an employment lawyer so that you can know what your rights are and how to protect them.

We can negotiate with your employer to get you the severance package that you deserve.

If an employer attempts to implement a major change to your detriment, you may be required to fight back. We can also guide you through the steps of litigation if it becomes necessary.

Employment and Executive Contracts

Every employment relationship is a contract, even if the terms aren’t written down. Concepts such as “severance package”, “wrongful dismissal” and “constructive dismissal” all derive from the contractual nature of the employment relationship.  We can help you determine your rights and how to protect them.

We can also draft or help you review any written employment contract or executive contract before you accept it at the outset of your employment relationship.

Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality

The obligations of a employee to an employer, such as: the duties of confidentiality, good faith, non-competition, non-solicitation, and fiduciary duty, are complicated and can result in significant liability if not abided by. We can help you navigate these obligations.

Taxes and Retiring Allowances

Taxes are also an important and potentially costly part of a wrongful dismissal case if not dealt with pro-actively.  Allocation of payments, RRSP’s and other techniques can generate tax savings. Employers are often not concerned with protecting your tax positions.  We can help save you from making these costly mistakes.

DSF lawyers and clerks can see both sides

Since we also act for employers, we have had the benefit of seeing both sides of employment matters We believe that this makes us better advocates for our clients since we can anticipate the arguments which will be promoted by opposing counsel.

Deferral of Fees

At DSF, we understand that funding a wrongful dismissal lawsuit can be extremely difficult since your sole or main source of income, your job, has just been taken away. Employers will often attempt to take advantage of this fact. We offer a deferral option which allows the client to defer payment of fees incurred on select wrongful dismissal litigation until it settles or resolves.

For More Info

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