Civil Litigation

Franklin Law provides advice, support and representation in the following areas:

• Unpaid Wages, Vacation Pay and Holiday Pay
• Termination and Severance Pay
• Wrongful Dismissal / Constructive Dismissal
• Unjust Dismissal
• Termination / Severance Packages
• Employment Contracts
• Employee versus Independent Contractor Disputes
• Human Rights / Discrimination Complaints
• Judicial Review and Appellate Proceedings

The employment relationship is subject to the common law, a set of legal principles laid down and refined in the Courts over many years. While the Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA") and the Canada Labour Code ("Code") set out minimum standards that employers must comply with and create forums within which workers can pursue redress when those standards are not met, there can be significant advantages in pursuing redress by way of a law suit or civil action in the Courts. For most workers, the high costs and risks of civil litigation deprive them of any "real choice" of suing in the courts. In exceptional cases however, the benefits of suing an employer in Court can greatly outweigh those risks.

Because Ron has represented clients in complaints before various employment tribunals and law suits in court, Franklin Law is well positioned to clearly communicate the pros, cons and risks of each option to you, so that you can make an informed decision as to which forum for redress is best suited to your individual needs.