Practice Area

Employment law services in BC and Ontario

Employment issues move quickly and the first response often matters. This practice area helps clients understand contracts, severance, classification, and workplace rights before they lock themselves into a bad position.

Clear advice on the rights and obligations that govern the employment relationship in Canada, for individuals and organizations alike.

Employees reviewing offers, contracts, or severance packages
Independent contractors facing classification issues
Organizations needing contract or human-rights guidance

What this practice area covers

Representative flat-fee services are listed below. Final scope is confirmed upfront so clients know what work is included before the file begins.

Employment Contract Review

$220 to $380

Term, compensation, termination clauses, and restrictive covenants reviewed before you sign.

Severance Package Review

$280 to $450

Know whether what you have been offered is fair under provincial employment standards.

Wrongful Dismissal Consultation (1 hr)

$200

Assess your situation and understand your options before responding to termination.

Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Review

$220 to $380

Enforceability assessment and negotiation strategy for restrictive covenants.

Human Rights Complaint Guidance

$250 to $450

Process overview, evidence framing, and complaint preparation support.

Independent Contractor Classification Advice

$200

Employee vs. contractor: the test, the risk, and what to do about it.

Why Clients Come Here

Fast, focused reviews when deadlines are short

Clear advice on rights, obligations, and negotiation posture

Flat-fee employment help without committing to a full retainer

Jurisdiction

BC and Ontario, delivered remotely

Side Door Law is structured for remote legal service delivery. If the matter is within scope, clients can move from intake to advice, drafting, or review without attending an office.

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FAQ

Common questions about employment

Can you review an employment contract before I sign?

Yes. Contract review is one of the main services here, including termination clauses, restrictive covenants, and compensation terms.

Can you assess whether a severance package is fair?

Yes. A severance review can identify whether what was offered aligns with employment standards and the wider facts of the situation.

Do you work with employers as well as workers?

Yes. This service area covers both sides of the employment relationship, depending on the matter and conflict checks.

Need help with employment?

Start with a free intake call. If the matter fits the practice, you will get clear next steps and a defined scope before work begins.

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