Whether you’re an employer navigating complex workplace obligations or an employee facing a pivotal moment in your career, we offer strategic guidance and skilled advocacy at every stage of the employment relationship.
At Ahmed Dharsi LLP, we help employers and employees navigate employment law with strategic guidance, articulate advocacy, and a steady focus on resolution.
Whether you’re managing a termination, negotiating a contract, or asserting your rights, we bring clarity, control, and results to every step of the process.
Protecting Your Business.
Empowering Your Career.
Focus Areas
Wrongful Dismissals
Termination without adequate notice, or payment in lieu, gives rise to a wrongful dismissal claim.
We help clients assess the “reasonable notice period,” which depends on factors like age, role, tenure, and industry norms. When just cause is alleged for issues like misconduct or insubordination we evaluate its legal merit and pursue or defend claims accordingly. Our team has a strong track record on both sides of the table.
Constructive Dismissals
When an employer unilaterally changes a key term of employment such as pay, duties, or title, it may trigger a constructive dismissal.
These claims often arise from gradual shifts or patterns of mistreatment that fundamentally alter the employment relationship. We guide clients through the complexities of asserting or defending these claims, where the legal nuances often shape the outcome.
Workplace Discrimination & Harassment
Human rights violations can occur at any stage of employment, from job postings to post-termination conduct.
We represent clients in claims involving age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our team has successfully acted in high-stakes discrimination and harassment matters, securing compensation for loss of income, dignity, and emotional harm.
Non-Competition & Non-Solicitation Disputes
Departing employees, officers, and directors often face legal restrictions on where and how they can work next.
We represent both sides in disputes involving non-compete and non-solicit clauses, fiduciary duties, and allegations of unfair competition. These cases often call for urgent action and we have successfully obtained and defended against injunctions when the stakes are high.
Independent Contractor Arrangements
In an evolving workplace, clarity matters.
We assist businesses and contractors in structuring legally sound agreements that reduce the risk of reclassification, payroll tax exposure, and severance liability. A proactive legal foundation can prevent costly surprises down the line.
Employment Advisory Services
Not every challenge leads to litigation, but every step benefits from sound legal guidance.
We provide strategic advice on employment contracts, terminations, workplace policies, ESA compliance, and disability accommodation. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or restructuring your team, we help you do it right.
