Disputes between employees and employers — including disputes over dismissals, severance and contracts — can result in litigation if a settlement is not achieved during legally mandated mediation sessions. If litigation becomes necessary to resolve your dispute, it is crucial to have an experienced lawyer pursuing an outcome that is in your interest.
At Powell Weir, we have more than 32 years of experience in employment litigation. Our lawyer, Mike Powell focuses on achieving the most effective, cost-efficient results possible in order to protect the legal and financial well-being of our clients in the Greater Toronto Area.
GTA Wrongful Dismissal Lawyer Michael Lane Powell
Court remedies for wrongful dismissal can be made in either the Small Claims Court or the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The monetary jurisdiction at this time for the Small Claims Court in Ontario is $25,000, and cases which are under that limit should be pursued through the Small Claims Court.
For claims in excess of $25,000, two types of procedures can be employed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. They are simplified procedure or ordinary procedure. In order to determine the best procedure for an employee to enforce his or her rights for wrongful dismissal, competent legal advice should be obtained from someone who specializes in this area of the law.
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