Employment Law involves the various legal rights and obligations which govern all aspects of the workplace relationship between employers and employees. It includes issues arising from hiring, contractual agreements, termination, human rights, employment standards, retirement, benefits and fiduciary obligations.
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If you have been dismissed without cause or have experienced a termination of employment, you are entitled to reasonable notice and/or compensation. KCY at LAW has the expertise to advise you and negotiate a fair and reasonable termination package on your behalf.
If you are terminated without cause, you will likely be presented with a severance package. Your entitlements will depend on a combination of factors including your contract, your position, age and length of service. KCY at LAW can ensure you get a fair severance package.
Employment contracts outline the terms of the relationship between employers and their employees. Employment contracts are legally binding documents that set out the nature of the employment obligations and clarify what each party can expect from the other.
From offensive jokes to bullying, workplace harassment is a serious issue that creates a toxic work environment, which no employee should have to endure. The legal team at KCY at LAW will ensure your concerns are properly investigated and resolved, to provide a safe and harassment free work environment.
Everyone is entitled to be treated fairly, respectfully and free from discrimination at their place of employment. KCY at LAW can advise you of your rights, determine if they are being breached and advocate the strongest possible human rights complaint on your behalf.
Employer’s have an obligation to create and maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and one that is a safe environment for their employees to work. We can assist and guide you to be pro-active ensuring you have in place the processes and procedures that will protect your workplace from wasting valuable time and resources.
Employment equity recognizes that there are systemic barriers hindering the full participation of certain population groups in the labour market. Employers have a duty to improve opportunities for these groups as much as is reasonably possible and KCY at LAW can help employers create employment equity.
Workplace policies and procedures are the formal rules and guidelines that set out expectations of behaviour and performance in the work environment. They create a standardized and transparent framework to which workers, managers and employers are held accountable and is fair and just for all parties.
In order to meet the dynamic and competitive demands of the modern economy, employers must regularly adjust and restructure their workforce. There are many interdependent factors that must be taken into consideration throughout the entire decision-making and transition process.
Employers have the responsibility to ensure their organization or business is in compliance with all employment legislation. This means being informed about duties to employees and taking proactive measures to ensure their health and safety in the workplace. You can trust KCY at LAW to guide you through the complex and growing number of expectations on employers to protect both you and your employees.
Employers now have a statutory duty to conduct workplace investigations when in receipt of a complaint, or, if they suspect that there is harassment in their workplace. Kathy Chittley-Young is a certified External Workplace Investigator. If the need arises to have an external investigation conducted, Kathy can conduct the full investigation and provide a report detailing the investigation.