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Pelsmakher Law provides employment law advice to employees and employers in Collingwood and South Georgian Bay, on wrongful dismissal, severance, and workplace disputes.
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Employment Law in Collingwood
How we can help
Pelsmakher Law advises employees and employers in Collingwood 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 year-round resort and retirement community
Collingwood's economy is shaped by year-round tourism tied to skiing and Georgian Bay, alongside a growing healthcare sector and a significant number of retirees who have relocated to the area. Resort and hospitality employers here often deal with two distinct busy seasons, winter and summer, which can raise recurring questions about seasonal layoffs and recall rights.
Resort-sector layoffs and recall rights
Employees at Collingwood-area resorts and hospitality employers should understand how a seasonal layoff differs from a true termination, and what happens if they aren't recalled the following season. We help Collingwood employees confirm where they stand after a layoff, and assist employers with seasonal workforce planning that complies with the Employment Standards Act.
Why choose Pelsmakher Law?
Clients throughout Collingwood 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: Wasaga Beach, Midland, Barrie, Owen Sound
Collingwood FAQs
Common questions from Collingwood clients.
Practical, Ontario-law guidance for employees and employers in Collingwood.
It can be, if handled correctly, but a temporary layoff has strict time limits under the Employment Standards Act. If those limits are exceeded, or if you are not recalled as expected, it may be treated as a termination.
Yes. Age is one of several factors, along with position, length of service, and the availability of comparable work, that affects your common law notice entitlement.
Yes. We advise employers on seasonal workforce planning, temporary layoffs, and Employment Standards Act compliance.
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