Business Details
Your Trusted Employment & Labour Law Partner in Toronto
Workplace Law has been providing practical, timely, and cost-effective legal solutions for employers' HR and labour relations issues since 1993. Our practice focuses on understanding each client's unique business needs and delivering tailored strategies to navigate complex employment and labour law challenges. With over 30 years of dedicated experience, we combine deep industry knowledge with a commitment to practical results, offering services ranging from contract drafting and compliance guidance to arbitration representation and workplace training.Our approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, strategic foresight, and a genuine interest in our clients' objectives, ensuring legal solutions that align with business goals while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations. We serve employers across Ontario from our Toronto office, providing prompt advice on matters including human rights investigations, health and safety compliance, wrongful dismissal defense, and collective bargaining.
Services
Employment Law
Labour Relations
Arbitration
Bargaining
OLRB Matters
Human Rights Investigations
Health & Safety Compliance
Wrongful Dismissal Defense
Workplace Training
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of dedicated employment law experience
- Tailored training programs for workplace compliance
- Proven track record in labour arbitration cases
- Strategic approach to complex HR challenges
- Client-focused solutions aligned with business goals
Services
Employment Law
Our employment law services help Ontario businesses navigate complex workplace regulations. We provide practical guidance on contract drafting, compliance, and dispute resolution while prioritizing business objectives. Our expertise ensures employers maintain legal compliance while protecting their interests.
Labour Relations
We represent employers in unionized environments, offering strategic counsel for collective bargaining and OLRB matters. Our approach focuses on preventing disputes while preparing strong defenses when needed. Services include arbitration representation and policy development tailored to unionized workplaces.
Workplace Training
Customized training programs address specific workplace needs, covering human rights compliance, health and safety protocols, and effective management practices. Our sessions equip HR teams with practical tools to prevent legal issues and maintain compliant workplaces.
Wrongful Dismissal Defense
We defend employers against wrongful dismissal claims through strategic legal representation. Our services include case assessment, settlement negotiations, and courtroom defense, focusing on minimizing liability while protecting business interests throughout the litigation process.
Arbitration
Our arbitration services focus on resolving workplace disputes efficiently through binding decisions. We prepare comprehensive cases for labour arbitration hearings, leveraging deep understanding of collective agreements and employment standards to achieve favorable outcomes for employers.
People
Neal B. Sommer
Barrister & Solicitor
Practicing employment and labour law in Ontario since 1993, Neal Sommer provides strategic legal counsel focused on practical business solutions. With extensive experience in arbitration and workplace training, he partners with employers to prevent disputes and achieve compliance.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in employment law and labour relations, focusing on HR compliance, wrongful dismissal defense, arbitration, collective bargaining, and workplace investigations across Ontario.
How do you handle union-related legal matters?
Our firm provides comprehensive labour relations services including OLRB representation, collective bargaining support, and arbitration defense tailored to unionized workplace challenges.
Do you offer workplace compliance training?
Yes, we deliver customized training programs covering human rights, health and safety regulations, and effective management practices to prevent legal issues.
What experience do you have with wrongful dismissal cases?
With over 30 years of practice, we've successfully defended numerous wrongful dismissal claims through strategic negotiations and courtroom representation while minimizing employer liability.
How are legal fees structured?
We discuss fee arrangements during initial consultations, offering transparent pricing options that align with case complexity and client budget considerations for all our legal services.
