Toronto, ON - July 11, 2025 – Making the decision to terminate a worker is difficult in itself. This can be particularly challenging for various small businesses that lack experienced human resource personnel. However, it is essential for employers to do it right, as poorly done terminations can lead to wrongful dismissal claims, which impose significant additional liability on them. At Hyde HR Law, they house a nationally recognized team of industry-leading employment lawyers who are well equipped to help employers navigate the often complicated matters that arise in the workplace.Answering a query, the company spokesperson said, "In Ontario, employers do not have the automatic right to lay off employees unless the employment agreement specifically includes a layoff clause. Without it, an employee may claim they were constructively dismissed and seek reasonable notice."
With a pre-law background in human resource management, the employment lawyer Torontoe at Hyde HR Law is well-positioned to assist employers in drafting employment contracts as well as drafting and reviewing workplace policies that limit their liability while reducing costs. Even if a dispute arises after all this, the attorneys at the law firm are also experts in employment law litigation, with deep experience in successfully representing clients at tribunals and courts. Typically, they conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis at each stage of litigation to ensure that their clients' interests are represented in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
The company spokesperson added, "Also, modifying an employee's job responsibilities without contractual backing can create similar legal risks. So, employers should ensure the agreements contain clear language allowing for reasonable adjustments in job duties when business needs change. Remember, prevention is far more cost-effective than litigation. For more insights, clients can contact us."
Furthermore, the attorneys at Hyde HR Law are also adept at conducting lawful and compliant workplace investigations on a variety of workplace complaints on behalf of employers. They usually treat investigations with the sensitivity and confidentiality they require, and play an active role in restoring harmony to the workplace. Furthermore, the investigations are always conducted in a timely, objective, and thorough manner, as they do everything they can to alleviate their clients' concerns. Some of the complaints they undertake fact-finding investigations on include allegations of safety violations, retaliation, harassment, discrimination and more.
About Hyde HR Law
Hyde HR Law is a law firm that houses a team of employment lawyers who provide employers with proactive legal solutions that are tailored to the needs of their workplace. From strategic day-to-day employment and human rights law advice to defending against wrongful dismissal lawsuits and harassment claims, they've got every employer in Toronto covered. In fact, its founder, John Hyde, is one of only 17 lawyers in Canada certified as a Specialist in Labour Law by the Law Society of Ontario. Thus, clients should expect to receive expert guidance in all employment matters when dealing with the law firm. Typically, the law firm represents clients across Canada, from multinational corporations to small businesses.