While we are working, most of us want to complete the tasks we are assigned without undue pressure or interference. But when an employer allows a hostile work environment to be created or tolerates harassment or bad behavior by individual employees, work can become a nightmare. If you have been the victim of workplace discrimination, including race discrimination or sexual discrimination, you do not have to continue to suffer. Such behavior, or the tolerance of such behavior, is against the law. At Frasier, Frasier...
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This a question that attorneys are often asked from someone who just had the misfortune of getting injured while at work. It is a question that this author often hears from someone who KNOWS someone who got hurt at work. Well, the short answer is no. Generally, if you fall down at work and break your leg, most likely, you will receive workers’ compensation benefits for time missed for work and your medical bills will be paid by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company. However, not all injuries are quite as obvious as a broken leg. For instance, some injuries happen over time – a repetitive trauma. Carpal tunnel, aggravation of pre-existing asthma, or thoracic outlet...
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Trusted Employment Lawyers in Toronto Do you need an Employment Lawyer? At Gaertner Baron Professional Corporation, our lawyers have over 30 years of experience resolving employment issues for our clients. In Ontario, there are various statutes and the ‘common-law’ which govern the work place. Navigating these laws can be complicated. If you need an experienced Employment Lawyer, give us a call at 416-260-2100. If you just searched for Employment Lawyer Toronto or Employment Law Firms Toronto… Then chances are you need help with one or more of the following Employment issues: 2. Constructive Dismissal 6. Disability Leave & Benefits 9. Short Term and Long Term Disability Who Are We...
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At Molyneaux Law, Hamilton employment lawyers, we provide advice to and represent non-unionized employees about employment law issues including: wrongful dismissal, wrongful termination (or constructive dismissal), workplace harassment and bullying, severance package reviews, and dealing with difficult situations on the job. The Hamilton employment lawyers at Molyneaux Law represent employees who have been wrongfully dismissed or laid off. If you’ve been dismissed without notice or without enough notice, or are wondering if your severance package is fair, an employment lawyer can provide you with much-needed practical advice to help you, as you transition to your new job. As sexual...
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Being a lawyer today looks starkly different than the traditional model of lawyering we saw just 10 or 20 years ago. Technology has dramatically changed how law is practiced and what it means to be a lawyer — whether in-house or at a law firm. And this change is especially evident both in terms of being connected to the office at all times and the increased ability to access information and data anytime, from anywhere. Spurred by that connectivity, long days at the office are increasingly giving way to more flexible arrangements. Remote work in the corporate legal space is a real possibility, as the digital transformation occurring in other sectors has now sufficiently proven itself to an...
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Standing Up For Employees’ Rights If you have been treated unfairly at work, or even lost your job through retaliation, discrimination or sexual harassment, you want an experienced lawyer to help you recover for any losses. Though federal statutes set a floor for recovery for wrongful acts by employers, Rhode Island has enacted laws that may be more protective of workers. You want an attorney who knows the laws and can fully protect your interests. At the law office of Savage...
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Join a strong employer brand in the market, working within a full service practice CBD practice, taking a lead role on the employment law side. The practice is growing and has a need for a senior employment lawyer where there are good career advancement prospects for the right person. This is a role where you'll get to work with a decent level of autonomy in providing employment advice to clients in a range of industry sectors as well as representing clients (predominantly employer based) in personal grievance claims. You will be someone with a solid employment law background (6 or 7+ years) and part of your background may involve broader litigation work - there is scope to get involved...
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Two Easy Steps to Get Ready for Your Labour Lawyer Consultation Have you just been dismissed without so much as a warning letter or a disciplinary hearing? Or, has your boss offered to pay you one month’s salary under the table if you leave at month-end? While you may be reeling with shock, frustration, and anger, the best thing you can do right now is to consult with a labour lawyer. With almost 20 million employed people in South Africa, workplace disputes are commonplace. Fortunately, thanks to the protection of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act No. 75 of 1997), employees are well protected. A multifaceted practice, driven by the government to protect workers’ rights, to...
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Legal Specialist – Intellectual Property & Commercial Lawyer - (Flexible working). 20 Carlton House Terrace, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AN, UK Group Legal is an essential part of the Anglo American business. Our business colleagues view Group Legal as part of their team, working towards a common goal. As our Legal Lawyer you would be part of the IP and Commercial team within Group Legal. You would support the Anglo American business by providing IP advice and support with a focus on the Technical & Sustainability business unit and other Group innovation centres. This is a unique in-house role as it is rare for pure non-contentious IP roles to come up plus the opportunity to work...
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The American Lawyer Home Follow The American Lawyer The American Lawyer Home Follow The American Lawyer A commuter wears a mask while riding a subway train in New York, U.S. Photo: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg The continued march of COVID-19 across the world has law firms scrambling to boost their infrastructure as offices close and attorneys and staff are forced to work remotely. But for distributed firms, also known as “virtual” law firms, business has continued as usual. Some leaders of these firms say they see structural obstacles ahead for their brick-and-mortar competitors who are now grappling with the prospect of an entirely remote workforce. Just this week, Faegre Drinker Biddle &...
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