At Tamir Litigation, we provide strategic legal advice and advocacy for both employers and employees in a wide range of employment law matters across Ontario. Whether you’re navigating workplace disputes, terminations, or employment standards issues, we offer reliable, efficient, and clear legal support.

Why Work With Us: 

  • Experienced Litigators: We have successfully handled commercial disputes at all levels of Ontario courts and tribunals.
  • Tailored Legal Strategy: Every business dispute is different. We take the time to understand your goals and develop a focused, cost-effective legal plan.
  • Pragmatic & Business-Minded: We don’t just litigate—we help our clients make smart decisions that align with their broader business objectives.
  • Responsive Service: We are accessible, transparent, and committed to keeping you informed at every stage of your case.


For Employers:

As an employer, ensuring compliance with Ontario’s evolving employment laws is key to protecting your business and avoiding liability. We work with businesses of all sizes to provide:

  • Employment contracts and policy development
  • Dealing with various employee matters to ensure your company is complying with the current law
  •  Independent contractor misclassification
  • Termination packages drafting and review
  • Representation in court and tribunals

We take a proactive approach to minimizing legal risk and helping your organization resolve issues before they escalate.  

For Employees:

 If you’ve been terminated, mistreated at work, or denied your rights as an employee, you don’t have to face it alone. We assist employees with:

  • Wrongful and constructive dismissal
  • Severance and termination package reviews
  • Disability and accommodation disputes
  • Unpaid wages and overtime
  • Independent contractor misclassification
  • Negotiation of employment contracts and exit packages
  • Representation in court and tribunals

You deserve fairness and clarity. We will explain your options and help you stand up for your rights.

f.a.q. for employees

What’s the difference between wrongful and constructive dismissal?

 Wrongful dismissal refers to being terminated without proper notice or compensation. Constructive dismissal occurs when your working conditions change so drastically that it’s equivalent to being fired.

 

Am I entitled to severance pay if I was fired?

 It depends on your contract, how long you’ve worked, and your position. We can review your termination package and negotiate a better deal, if appropriate.

You are not entitled to any severance or compensation if you were terminated for cause. 

Do you represent unionized employees?

 Unionized workers typically deal with issues through their union, but we offer independent legal advice and representation in certain cases, such as discrimination,   professional discipline  matters and termination for cause. 

Do you provide free initial consultations?

Free initial consultation may be used for us to better understand your case and advise you what is the best way to proceed with your defence. However we do not provide free legal advice and typically we do not take wrongful dismissal cases pro bono. 

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If your manager is suddenly criticizing your work, excluding you from meetings, or demoting your title, you might be facing "constructive dismissal." In Ontario, fundamental changes to your employment terms can be treated as termination, even if you haven’t actually been fired. But here is the trap: if you resign in frustration without legal advice, you could walk away from thousands of dollars in severance. This guide explains exactly how to document a "poisoned" work environment, why you must not quit on the spot, and how to build a legal strategy to exit on your own terms while maximizing the compensation you deserve.
Many employers wrongly assume they are safe just by following the Employment Standards Act. In reality, the gap between ESA minimums and common law severance can cost your business tens of thousands of dollars per employee. This guide breaks down the absolute essentials for protecting your company: why you need enforceable written contracts before the first day of work, the specific dangers of using outdated termination clauses, and the critical importance of documenting performance issues. We explain how a proactive legal strategy prevents minor HR headaches from exploding into six-figure wrongful dismissal lawsuits. Prevention is always cheaper than a courtroom defence.

Get clarity on your legal options  

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