In response to current economic uncertainty, we are launching a free helpline to help employees and employers understand their rights.
613-238-8080 | 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST
What is it?
Free access to a 20 minute consult with a legal professional.
What can I expect?
A 20 minute consultation with a legal professional who will help you better understand your legal situation, rights and decisions to be made. The information provided is meant to direct your path – if you have a legal issue that merits further legal action, you will be informed during the consultation on how to pursue legal action. Please note that our team members intend to provide brief services. They do not create an ongoing lawyer-client relationship with you.
- We can:
- Help you understand your legal rights;
- Outline options;
- We cannot:
- Provide comprehensive legal opinions or predict outcomes;
- Review contracts or any other documents;
- Provide specific recommendations;
- Provide second opinions;
- Guarantee representation in court;
- Take responsibility to prepare any documents unless retained;
Please note that in order to avoid any conflict of interest, specifics related to your situation including employer/employee names and contract details can not be discussed.
Who can call?
This service is for anyone needing information about workplace rights for both employees and employers.
If you are unionized, different rules apply to you and you can seek assistance from your union. Given that we cannot assist through the helpline, we encourage you to reach out to your union representative.
We are currently able to provide this service for residents and workplaces in Ontario.
How does it work?
- Each day we will dedicate a team of legal professionals to support the helpline.
- 20 minutes time slots will be available for sign-up on a first come/first serve basis at the start of each day
- To book a time-slot, please call 613-238-8080. The booking line will be open at 9:00 am. Once your time slot is booked, you will be provided with a call time and meeting details.
- The time slots that are available will depend on the team available. We are striving to provide a mix of morning and afternoon time slots to accommodate your varied needs.
Will I still need a lawyer?
Maybe. While we would like to be more concrete, it really depends on your situation. Our goal is to have you leave the consult knowing what your options are and where to go next. For some, this may involve additional legal services.
Will I have to pay?
No. The service is free. Should you require additional services to resolve your situation you may need to hire a lawyer. The objective of this service is to help you understand your options on next steps.