Employment Lawyer ยท Ontario
Lost your job, or treated unfairly at work? Know where you stand.
James Moon represents Ontario employees in wrongful dismissal, severance disputes, workplace harassment, and human rights claims. Personal attention from a former insurance-defence lawyer who has worked the other side of the file.
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When to call an employment lawyer
Most Ontario employees do not realize how much the law protects them. The severance figure in the letter is often a starting offer, not a fair one. Cause allegations are often weaker than they look on paper. Harassment and discrimination claims have real legal routes, not just internal HR forms.
James Moon handles employment files personally, from the first review of your termination package through negotiation, Ministry of Labour complaints, Human Rights Tribunal applications, or court. You speak with the lawyer doing the work, in Korean or English, every time.
Questions
Common questions, answered.
General information, not legal advice. Contact James to find out what applies to your situation.
Is the severance my employer offered fair?
Often it is not. The Employment Standards Act sets a minimum, but common-law reasonable notice is usually significantly higher and is calculated case by case using the Bardal factors. A short review of the letter, your contract, and your service history is the right starting point before you sign anything.
My employer says they have cause to fire me. Do I still have a claim?
Probably yes. Cause is a high legal bar in Ontario, and many cause allegations do not survive scrutiny. If the employer cannot prove just cause, you are typically entitled to the same notice and severance as any other dismissed employee.
My role changed without my agreement. Is that constructive dismissal?
It can be, when an employer makes a fundamental unilateral change to pay, duties, hours, or conditions. The legal test is fact-specific and timing matters. Waiting too long to object can be treated as accepting the change, so it is worth getting advice quickly.
I am being harassed at work. What are my options?
Depending on the facts, options include an internal complaint, a Human Rights Tribunal application, a civil claim, a Ministry of Labour referral, and in serious cases a report to police. James will walk through the trade-offs in plain language and protect you against reprisal at each step.
Can I consult in Korean?
Yes. The full service is bilingual: intake, document review, negotiation correspondence, and court or tribunal preparation can all be done in Korean or English.
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