The interview, titled “Understanding Both Sides of the Table,” explores what employees and employers often misunderstand about one another, and how experience on both sides of a dispute can lead to better outcomes for clients.

Highlights from the Interview

How employers assess claims. Drawing on years as in-house counsel at major multinational corporations, Simon explains how employers weigh what they are prepared to pay, how quickly they want a matter closed, and what an open file costs them. That insight helps employees resolve matters efficiently and for maximum value, and helps employers anticipate what it will take to bring a dispute to a close.

Acting for both employees and employers. Many employment law firms choose one side. Pelsmakher Law advises both, and the interview addresses why that perspective strengthens advocacy rather than diluting it, supported by strict conflict checks on every matter.

Free resources for the public. The discussion also covers the firm’s free severance calculator and regular case commentary on the Pelsmakher Law blog. Both help individuals and businesses understand their rights and obligations before speaking with a lawyer.

Building a new firm. Simon reflects on leaving in-house practice to found Pelsmakher Law, and on returning to a practice that combines litigation with advisory and corporate work across a range of industries.

Read the Full Interview

The complete interview is available on The Legal Circle: Understanding Both Sides of the Table – Simon Pelsmakher.

How Pelsmakher Law Can Help

Pelsmakher Law advises employees and employers across Ontario on wrongful and constructive dismissal, employment contract review, executive compensation, human rights, workplace privacy, and pensions and benefits. To discuss a workplace matter, book a consultation.