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Whether you are facing privacy issues at work, having difficulty claiming EI benefits, undergoing workplace violence, have complaints about unfair labour practices, or want to file a class action lawsuit, what ever your employment dispute be, Whitten & Lublin’s employment lawyers are result-oriented, who work hard to best serve your interests in and out of the courtroom. 

Unionized employees are represented by a trade union and are generally unable to sue their employers in court. Instead, unionized employees must follow the guidelines set out in the Collective Agreement. Read more...
The Canadian workplace presents many potential privacy issues. Consider these questions: Are your work computer and the contents contained within your personal files or do they belong to your employer? How may personal content that you post on social media impact your employment? Read more...
Each province has a statutory complaint mechanism available for claims where an employer has contravened the applicable employment standards legislation. In Ontario, the Ministry of Labour enforces the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000. Read more...
Workplace issues that surface with allegations of theft/fraud (including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, bullying and other forms of misconduct) may lead to a workplace investigation. These investigations can result in discipline or dismissal and can be very damaging to your reputation. Read more...
Unionized employees are represented by a trade union and are generally unable to sue their employers in court. Instead, unionized employees must follow the guidelines set out in the Collective Agreement. Read more...
Many employers engage in various tactics to reduce their workforce such as: Large-scale restructuring; Mass layoffs; Group terminations; and/or “Voluntary” pay cuts. In many cases, these changes create situations that affect numerous employees in the same manner – giving rise to a potential class action or group employment law claim. Read more...
In many situations, employees who have been constructively dismissed or wrongfully dismissed have difficulty obtaining employment insurance or EI benefits, given their former employer’s characterization of their departure in the Record of Employment. Read more...
Workplace violence is defined as the threat or exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker. You do not need to have been assaulted for workplace violence to have taken place. Read more...
The Canada Labour Code is federal statute against unfair labour practices which regulates employment standards for union and non-unionized employees who work in a federally regulated industry such as broadcasting, banking, airlines, etc.. Read more...
An injunction is a court order that prevents a person or company from engaging in a particular act. Employers often threaten to pursue injunctions against former employees who leave and solicit or contact former colleagues and clients. Read more...
The government recently announced major changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“Bill 148”), affecting most workplaces in Ontario. Employers must meet and implement new requirements regarding increased minimum wage, vacation time/pay, work scheduling rules and various job-protected absences from work for employees. Read more...
The distinction between independent contractors and employee is critical and getting it wrong can cost both parties big. We can assist in drafting individual contractor agreements, provide strategic advice on how to structure the relationship in order to withstand the scrutiny of the CRA and Courts, and defend your position of being an employee or contractor where there is a dispute. Read more...
Employees who have been terminated, have a duty to mitigate damages from losing their job. The obligation for mitigation requires dismissed employees to take reasonable steps to limit their losses, usually by looking for other work. Read more...
Whitten & Lublin Employment & Labour lawyers have represented thousands of people and helped them negotiate better deals with their employers. We have a well-deserved reputation of knowing what it takes to get the job done right. Therefore, we are rated one of the GTA’s most recommended labour and employment lawyers and we have the testimonials from our past clients to prove it.
 
Don’t leave your case to chance. Consult with a lawyer with expertise at Whitten & Lublin Employment & Labour Lawyers.To book a consultation please contact us online or by phone at (866) 658-6811 or (416) 640-2667 today!