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SorbaraLaw
4.5 · 119 reviews · Employment law
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Robin Anderson Barrister and Solicitor
4.9 · 52 reviews · Employment law
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Waterloo Region Community Legal Services
4.3 · 59 reviews · Employment law
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SorbaraLaw serves a broad range of clients across Ontario, including individuals, businesses, and government entities, often handling complex employment law matters such as wrongful termination and workplace disputes. The team is known for clear communication and thorough attention to detail, though some clients note the challenges of coordinating across distances.
Specializing in employment-related legal matters, this firm assists both employers and employees with severance package reviews, wrongful dismissal, and discrimination claims. Clients appreciate the clear explanations, professional approach, and timely communication, though some have noted occasional delays in returning calls. Services are available by appointment only.
Waterloo Region Community Legal Services focuses on providing legal support to low-income individuals and families, particularly in employment law, immigration, and human rights issues. The team offers advice, negotiation, and representation in various tribunals and courts, though some clients note occasional communication delays. Many appreciate the accessible help with workplace rights and… more...
Waterloo Region Community Legal Services focuses on providing legal support to low-income individuals and families, particularly in employment law, immigration, and human rights issues. The team offers advice, negotiation, and representation in various tribunals and courts, though some clients note occasional communication delays. Many appreciate the accessible help with workplace rights and legal challenges.
With over 60 years of experience, Madorin Snyder LLP offers legal support across commercial litigation, arbitration, employment law, and real estate matters. Their team handles complex business disputes and employment issues, often praised for professionalism and responsiveness, though some clients find real estate transactions occasionally rushed under tight conditions.
Wahab Law offers fixed-cost legal services for real estate transactions, including purchases, refinances, and sales, helping clients navigate the complexities with clear communication. The team also handles family law, employment cases, and civil litigation, often seeking alternative dispute resolution to avoid lengthy court proceedings. Clients appreciate their professionalism and thorough… more...
Wahab Law offers fixed-cost legal services for real estate transactions, including purchases, refinances, and sales, helping clients navigate the complexities with clear communication. The team also handles family law, employment cases, and civil litigation, often seeking alternative dispute resolution to avoid lengthy court proceedings. Clients appreciate their professionalism and thorough guidance, especially during property closings.
Shuh Cline & Grossman offers legal support across areas including litigation, corporate law, and disability claims, with a focus on access to justice through a free initial consultation. Clients note helpful and professional staff, though some express concerns about communication and responsiveness over longer cases. The team handles a variety of legal matters beyond birth injury claims.
Kelly & Co. brings over seventy-five years of experience handling personal injury cases, including birth injury claims. Their team works closely with medical professionals to support clients through complex legal and recovery processes. While some clients appreciate their knowledge and dedication, others have raised concerns about communication and billing.
Sutherland Mark Flemming Snyder-Penner Professional Corporation offers personalized legal support for a wide range of real estate matters, including transfers, purchase and sale agreements, and title disputes. Clients appreciate the team’s professionalism and clear communication, though some have noted occasional delays in document processing. The firm values transparency and efficient handling… more...
Sutherland Mark Flemming Snyder-Penner Professional Corporation offers personalized legal support for a wide range of real estate matters, including transfers, purchase and sale agreements, and title disputes. Clients appreciate the team’s professionalism and clear communication, though some have noted occasional delays in document processing. The firm values transparency and efficient handling of each case.
Morrison Reist Krauss LLP focuses on employment and family law, helping clients understand their rights in complex workplace and personal situations. Their team offers guidance on employment agreements, workplace disputes, and HR obligations, with clients appreciating clear advice and effective negotiation, though some note that certain cases might be better handled through free tribunal services.
Duncan Linton LLP’s Commercial Litigation Group serves a wide range of businesses, from start-ups to publicly traded corporations, offering expertise across various stages of the corporate life cycle. Their team works closely with other legal groups to provide thorough advice on commercial and employment disputes. While some clients appreciate their professionalism and knowledge, others have… more...
Duncan Linton LLP’s Commercial Litigation Group serves a wide range of businesses, from start-ups to publicly traded corporations, offering expertise across various stages of the corporate life cycle. Their team works closely with other legal groups to provide thorough advice on commercial and employment disputes. While some clients appreciate their professionalism and knowledge, others have noted concerns about communication and fees.
Robin Anderson has been my lawyer, advisor and sometime therapist. I would highly recommend Robin because he’s knowledgeable, straightforward and genuinely cares for his clients.
Brian Kelly and his team provided excellent legal services. We hired Mr. Kelly to defend us, he and his team helped us immensely through a very confusing and lengthy process. Kelly & Co. are very knowledgeable, reliable, hardworking, intuitive, efficient, friendly and very good at their jobs. The te…
My husband Brian and I were very happy with Duncan & Linton. I only dealt with one lawyer and he is the reason I would recommend this law firm. I had a wrongful dismissal lawsuit and if you are in need of this service BRANDON J CARTER is the lawyer you should ask for. The suit took a few years,becau…
They don't seem to have lawyers who are qualified enough to do real estate transactions in a satisfactory manner, especially when there is a bunch of conditions tied to the closing, like severance, survey and taxes etc. All paperwork and adjustments had to be rushed through at the last minute, a ver…
If I could give negative stars I would. Walked out on me and didn't inform me completely of an NOI brought forth by opposing counsel. Then went ahead and wrote all counsels involved advising them that I would be representing myself, of course without informing me of that. You being Chief in Counsel…
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Starting price | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SorbaraLaw | 4.5 | 119 | $150 | (519) 741-8010 | Visit |
| 2 | Robin Anderson Barrister and Solicitor | 4.9 | 52 | $100 | — | Visit |
| 3 | Waterloo Region Community Legal Services | 4.3 | 59 | $100 | (519) 743-0254 | Visit |
| 4 | Madorin Snyder LLP | 4.2 | 38 | $150 | (519) 744-4491 | Visit |
| 5 | Wahab Law | 4.9 | 27 | $100 | (226) 686-1070 | Visit |
| 6 | Shuh Cline & Grossman | 3.3 | 28 | $300 | (519) 578-9010 | Visit |
| 7 | Kelly & Co. | 2.9 | 28 | $100 | (519) 579-3360 | Visit |
| 8 | Sutherland Mark Flemming Snyder-Penner Professional Corporation | 4.1 | 11 | $10 | (519) 725-2500 | Visit |
| 9 | Morrison Reist Krauss LLP | 4.3 | 10 | $100 | (519) 576-5351 | Visit |
| 10 | Duncan Linton LLP | 3.0 | 6 | $100 | (519) 886-3340 | Visit |
Severance in Canada has two layers, and this calculator shows both. The first is the statutory minimum under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000: a fixed number of weeks of notice or pay in lieu, set by your length of service. It is the least your employer can legally give you, and it is often what the first offer is based on. The second is common-law reasonable notice, which is what a court would usually award a non-unionized employee without a valid termination clause. Courts set it from the Bardal factors: the character of your job, your length of service, your age, and how hard it will be to find similar work. The common-law figure includes the statutory amount rather than adding to it, and it rarely goes above 24 months.
General information about Ontario employment law, not legal advice, and the estimate is not a guarantee of any outcome. Unionized employees, dismissals for just cause, fixed-term contracts and valid termination clauses can change the answer. An employment lawyer can tell you how these rules apply to you.
General information, not legal advice — consult a licensed Ontario lawyer.