Choosing the right lawyer isn't just about hiring the biggest firm with the flashiest ads. It is about finding the right advocate for your specific battle. While experience matters, approach matters more: a skilled litigator must be a master of persuasion, able to "sell" your position to opposing counsel and judges alike. If they can’t convince you of their strategy in the first meeting, they won’t convince a court. This guide outlines how to look beyond the "expensive image" to find a legal partner who communicates clearly, understands your specific niche, and gives you the absolute confidence that your case is being fought with maximum effort.
Most employees only think about legal protection after they have been fired. By then, it is often too late to recover the emails, contracts, and performance reviews needed to prove your case. This guide offers ten critical, proactive steps every Ontario employee should take today, from securing your own copy of the employment contract to documenting verbal promises in writing. We explain why you must never use work email for personal matters and how to discreetly preserve evidence of a toxic workplace. These simple habits can mean the difference between walking away empty-handed and securing the severance package you deserve.