Employers & Business Owners
We help employers, business owners, and organizations lower legal costs and navigate the complexities of employment law with foresight, compliance, and confidence tailored to each client’s aims and goals. We guide our management-side clients to proactively prevent and resolve disputes.
We provide employers with practical legal strategies that align with business goals, mitigate risks, and preserve organizational culture. Every client relationship is a partnership grounded in understanding, responsiveness, and results.
Employment Audits
Comprehensive review of your employment practices and documents to identify and address potential legal vulnerabilities.
Management Training
Educational sessions to help managers understand employment laws and best practices for employee relations.
Policy Development
Creation of customized policies that reflect your workplace culture while ensuring legal compliance.
How we can help!
- Drafting and Reviewing Employment Contracts and Executive Agreements
- Proactive Strategies to Minimize Exposure to Unnecessary Costs
- Litigation Defence in Wrongful Dismissal and Employment‑Related Claims
- Policy Development and Implementation (including Remote Work and Hybrid Policies)
- Terminations, Layoffs, and Workforce Restructuring
- Severance Packages and Release Agreements
- Performance Management and Progressive Discipline Guidance
- Non‑Competition, Non‑Solicitation, and Confidentiality Agreements
- Training & Guidance for HR Professionals and Leadership Team
- Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification and Risk Assessment
- Human Rights, Harassment, and Workplace Investigation Representation
- Employment Standards Act and Common Law Compliance Advice
- Non‑Competition, Non‑Solicitation, and Confidentiality Agreements
- Representation before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal
Not sure where you stand?
From day‑to‑day employment questions to complex legal disputes, our team offers clear, decisive solutions tailored to your workplace realities.
Contact us or submit a question seeking advice for:
- Provide practical solutions that protect business interests.
- Help prevent costly litigation through proactive measures.
- Offer clear guidance on complex employment legislation.
- Develop strategies tailored to your business needs and culture.
We can help determine the best course of action for your company.
Reach out to our team at Levitin Viksne LLP for advise on how to navigate workplace or employment law issues. Our team provides legal advice in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.