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Pelsmakher Law advises employees and employers in Aurora on wrongful dismissal, severance package reviews, employment contracts, and workplace disputes.
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Employment Law in Aurora
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Pelsmakher Law advises employees and employers in Aurora regarding:
- Wrongful dismissal
- Severance package reviews
- Constructive dismissal
- Employment contract review and drafting
- Executive employment agreements
- Human rights and workplace harassment
- Disability accommodation
- Temporary layoffs
- Just cause dismissals
- Independent contractor disputes
- Bonus and commission disputes
- Workplace investigations
- Employer workplace policies
- Employment Standards Act compliance
A mix of established and growing employers
Aurora's employers range from long-established local businesses to newer professional and healthcare practices, with many residents commuting to nearby York Region and Toronto employers. Whichever type of employer you work for, the same core employment standards and common law protections apply, though how they're applied in practice often depends on how carefully your employment contract was drafted.
When a termination clause fails
A well-drafted termination clause can limit an employee to the statutory minimums. But Ontario courts have struck down many termination clauses for technical drafting problems, including provisions that attempt to contract out of the Employment Standards Act. When that happens, the employee is generally entitled to reasonable notice at common law instead, which can be significantly more.
Why choose Pelsmakher Law?
Clients throughout Aurora choose Pelsmakher Law because we provide focused employment law representation, responsive communication, strategic negotiation, and practical, transparent advice, with secure virtual consultations so you don't need to travel for experienced legal help. Learn more about the firm or read our employment law blog.
Also serving nearby areas: Richmond Hill, King City, Newmarket, Georgina
Aurora FAQs
Common questions from Aurora clients.
Practical, Ontario-law guidance for employees and employers in Aurora.
The only reliable way is to have the termination clause and the rest of the contract reviewed. Small wording problems can make an otherwise reasonable-looking clause unenforceable.
Termination pay replaces the notice period. Severance pay is a separate statutory entitlement for longer-service employees of larger employers. You may be owed one, both, or neither, depending on your situation.
Yes. We advise Aurora businesses on employment contracts, workplace policies, and terminations, in addition to representing employees.
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