Employment

Why choose Aaron Waxman and Associates for your employment case?

Our lawyers help clients who have experienced wrongful dismissal, wrongful termination, constructive dismissal, discrimination, harassment, bullying and other employment related issues.


We understand that the loss of employment is financially devastating. When you hire one of our lawyers, you can take comfort in knowing that you are hiring a lawyer who has your best interests in mind.


You do not have to worry about up front or ongoing legal fees, as we do not get paid until your case settles. If you have lost your job and are not part of a collective agreement, do not hesitate to call our legal team for a free, no obligation consultation. An employment lawyer will help you to understand your rights and the types of compensation you may be entitled to.

Answers to commonly asked questions

  • Can you help me with my employment claim?

    Yes. The lawyers at Aaron Waxman and Associates can help you with your claim for wrongful dismissal, termination of employment during a disability claim and other types of employment matters.

  • What is the Occupational Health and Safety Act?

    Many workplaces in Ontario are covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations. OHSA does not apply to federally regulated workplaces such as post offices, banks, airlines and airports, to name a few.

  • What is "working notice"?

    When an employee is dismissed without cause, an employer is required to provide them with notice or pay in lieu of notice.


    In some cases, employers may choose to provide pay in lieu of notice (a lump sum amount) representing pay for the notice period. In other cases, an employer may give “working notice” and require the employee to work through the notice period in order to continue receiving a pay cheque.


    Working notice notifies the employee that in a certain amount of days or weeks, his or her position will end. The Employment Standards Act sets out the minimum number of weeks notice an employer must provide to an employee.

  • What is the Employment Standards Act?

    The Employment Standards Act (ESA) provides the minimum stands for most employees who work in Ontario. It sets out the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in most workplaces in the province. ESA covers subjects such as minimum wage, vacation pay, leaves of absence (parent, personal emergency leave, family medical leave, parental leave), overtime pay and work schedules.


    Recently, the ESA was amended to contain provisions related to COVID-19 related leaves.

  • Why did my employer say I abandoned my job?

    If you have been away from your job for a prolonged period of time due to a disability, your employer may say you have “abandoned” your job because you have not returned. Therefore, they are no longer willing to keep your position open.


    We do handle employment matters and can help explain your rights to you. We encourage you to contact us for further information.

  • Do you help unionized employees?

    As employment lawyers, we can only help assist employees who are not part of a collective agreement or union. If you are part of a collective agreement, a union representative will assist you in filing a grievance against your employer or with your employment issues.

  • Can I apply for LTD benefits if I was terminated or laid off?

    If you were covered for LTD benefits while you were working, benefits will continue for some period of time (Notice of Period). You must have become disabled while you were actively employed and covered under your employer's policy.

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