Employment law advice when you might need in Mississauga
Understanding your rights and responsibilities as an employee or employer is often confusing and overwhelming. That’s why many people turn to expert lawyers for advice. Mr. Gary Bennett has been helping clients in Mississauga understand and navigate legal and regulatory requirements for many years. His legal expertise and experience are relied on by businesses and employees.
Often people don’t understand when or why they need an employment lawyer. Most people mistakenly believe that if they do the right thing, their employment career will automatically turn out well. This is not the case. Success is intentional. It must be planned and executed. For this reason, there are many times that an employment lawyer can help a person or business make important decisions about their legal rights in the workplace.
- Discipline and termination – whether a business needs to terminate an employee or if an employee feels they have been unjustly disciplined, it is important to seek legal counsel. A labour and employment lawyer will understand the applicable federal and local laws and regulations to ensure that terminations are handled properly.
- Workplace injuries – No one wants an injury to happen in the workplace. However, when one does, it is important that the employee and the business take the proper steps to receive proper medical treatment, document the accident, ensure prevention of future injuries, and help the injured party return to normal employment.
- Workplace safety and security – Everyone should feel safe at work. This includes physical safety as well as emotional safety. Employment lawyers can help companies write policies to clearly define what is, and is not, acceptable behavior in their business. They can also advise on training to help employees recognize and avoid discriminating or harassing practices. If an incident does occur, a lawyer can advise the employer and employee on the right steps that will protect both parties.
- Negotiation – Some people say that everything is a negotiation in business. While that may be true, some deals require expert legal advice. For example, employment contracts are designed to contain legal terms and conditions that protect employers. They must always be carefully read and reviewed before they are signed. Executive employee agreements, termination packages, and relocation agreements, are all critical documents that should be reviewed by an employment lawyer before the parties sign them.
For more information about how an employment lawyer can help you, contact Gary Bennett today at (365) 800-2090.
