Common employment law FAQs for Ontario employees, with clear answers on severance, termination, and your rights.
Wondering what happens during an employment lawyer consultation? Learn what documents to bring, what questions to expect, how legal advice is provided, and what happens after your meeting so you can approach your consultation with confidence.
Feeling guilty negotiating your severance? Learn why your severance is a legal entitlement, not a gift, and why legal advice can help maximize your compensation.
Learn what services we offer for employees at Workplace Sage Legal, including severance negotiations, medical leave support, litigation, etc.
Learn how severance pay is taxed in Canada, including lump-sum severance payments, withholding tax rates, and what to expect at tax time.
Learn how severance negotiations work, from demand letters to settlement agreements, timelines, offers, and how legal fees are often handled.
Learn what a retainer agreement is, common terms, and the difference between a retainer fee and retainer agreement.
How confidentiality works with an employment lawyer. Learn about confidentiality obligations, limits, and when a lawyer can disclose.
Learn how contingency fees work in Ontario. Legal fees apply only to improvements secured, with terms set out clearly in advance.
Learn what it costs to hire an employment lawyer. Sliding-scale consultation fees and flexible retainer options.
Offered severance? Speak to an employment lawyer as soon as possible. You may be entitled to more. Do not sign before getting legal advice.
Every workplace situation is unique, and sometimes a simple FAQ isn’t enough. If your specific challenge wasn’t addressed here, or if you need immediate, personalized legal counsel, the next step is simple. Book a confidential consultation directly with our legal team to discuss your situation privately.
