Employment Contract Review Lawyer
Advice You Need. Compensation You Deserve.
If you’ve been asked to sign, revise, or renegotiate an employment contract in Toronto, getting legal advice before you sign can help protect your income, job security, and future rights.
A Toronto employment contract lawyer can review the fine print, explain what truly matters, and identify clauses that may be unenforceable or risky under Ontario law.
How we can help you?
When Should You Speak With an Employment Contract Lawyer?
You should consider legal advice before signing if you are:
- Starting a new job or receiving a promotion
- Asked to sign a new or updated employment agreement
- Presented with a contract after already beginning work
- Transitioning to a fixed-term or performance-based role
- Given restrictions on future employment, clients, or competition
Many employees in Toronto are pressured to sign quickly — but once you sign, your legal rights and options may change significantly.
What Does an Employment Contract Lawyer Review?
An employment contract review lawyer looks beyond the wording itself and focuses on how Ontario courts actually interpret employment agreements.
Key clauses we review include:
- Termination clauses and severance entitlements
- Fixed-term provisions and early termination risks
- Non-solicitation, non-competition, and restrictive covenants
- Compensation terms, bonuses, commissions, and incentives
- Probationary periods and notice provisions
- Clauses that may violate Ontario employment standards legislation
- Importantly, many employment contracts are partially — or entirely — unenforceable, even when employers describe them as “standard.”
Why Legal Advice Matters Before You Sign
Employment agreements are often drafted to reduce an employer’s future liability — not necessarily to protect employees.
However:
- Poorly drafted clauses may be unenforceable under Ontario law
- Ambiguous or illegal terms are frequently struck down by courts
- Employees may still be entitled to substantial severance pay despite what the contract states
A Toronto employment contract lawyer can explain what is likely to hold up in court — not just what appears in the agreement.
Toronto Employment Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Legal advice is not limited to reviewing contracts. It can also help you negotiate stronger terms before signing.
We regularly assist Toronto employees with:
- Reviewing employer-drafted agreements
- Advising on proposed changes before execution
- Negotiating severance and termination language
- Clarifying vague, one-sided, or restrictive provisions
Even small wording changes can have significant financial consequences later.
Are You Currently Facing These Employment Law Issues?
You Are Never Alone!
1,000,000+
jobs have been lost due to COVID-19
85%
COVID-19 expected to increase unemployment rate up to 85% in some regions
19%
of women & 13% of men report experiencing workplace harassment. Many more remain unreported
600,000+
jobs have been lost in the sales and service sector alone due to COVID-19
Can You Afford Not Doing It Right?
At Hennick Law, we strongly believe that finding you expedient and cost-effective solutions to your employment matters is always the best approach. We will work hard to ensure that no stone is left unturned in trying to achieve your desired goals.
At Hennick Law, advocacy is our talent and getting you the results you deserve is our passion, even if it means going to trial. We are ready to go that extra mile with your best interests always in mind.
The founding lawyer, Lawson Hennick is a proud member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and shares in their vision, which is to fearlessly champion, through the pursuit of the highest standards of advocacy, the cause of those who have suffered injustice.
We pride ourselves on giving our valued clients the individualized attention they should expect from their lawyer. At Hennick Law, you are never alone and you are our priority!
Our Team
Lawson Hennick
Since his call to the bar in 2010, Lawson has devoted his legal practice exclusively to the areas of personal injury and employment law. He started his own firm in 2019 and regularly acts for clients on injury claims including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, product liability, dog bite cases and employment law disputes.
In personal injury cases, he has assisted clients in recovering compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from car accidents, slip and falls, and other types of accidents. He works tirelessly to ensure that his clients receive the maximum possible compensation for their injuries, and is not afraid to take on insurance companies and other powerful entities to achieve justice. Lawson has gained valuable experience representing Indian Residential School survivors to obtain compensation through the Independent Assessment Process for sexual and physical harms suffered.
In employment cases, Lawson has helped countless employees who have been unfairly fired from their jobs. Whether due to discrimination, retaliation, or other illegal practices, Lawson has the experience and knowledge to hold employers accountable for their actions. Lawson understands the emotional and financial toll that wrongful terminations can take on individuals and families, and is committed to fighting for the rights of his clients.
In his spare time, Lawson enjoys traveling the globe, spending quality time with his family and friends and enjoying new cuisines.
Sunny Singh
Sundeep (Sunny) Singh attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School to obtain his JD. He graduated with honours in 2017, after receiving a scholarship for his exceptional academic credentials. Sunny began working in personal injury law in January of 2020, with a focus on motor vehicle accidents, trip/slip and falls and dog bite cases. Sunny’s passion is to help those wrongfully injured receive the compensation that they deserve. Sunny also has extensive experience in dealing with Accident Benefit claims as well as Tort claims.
Sunny has appeared successfully before various courts and tribunals including the Small Claims Court, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice and the License Appeal Tribunal.
In his spare time, Sunny enjoys spending time with his friends and family, trying new food and is a sports advocate.
Melissa McKinley
Melissa is our newest member of the Hennick Law team, joining us in November 2022 after completing her placement. She graduated with honours from the Law Clerk Program at Seneca College in North York, Ontario.
Melissa assists our lawyers and legal assistants with various tasks including the management and production of documents and pleadings for litigations cases, License Appeal Tribunal Applications and corresponding with clients. Melissa is full of drive who excels in working in a fast-paced environment. Her legal career thus far has taught her many skills such as time management skills, communication skills and working under pressure.
When she is not found advocating for our clients in various personal injury or employment matters, she enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time with her husband and son. Melissa thoroughly enjoys working in the personal injury and employment law field and continues to learn from her peers who show her how far dedication, passion and hard work can take you.
What Makes Us Different?
We Empathize With You
Standing in your shoes and taking the time to deeply understand your legal challenges are critical factors to our success. Through this approach, we will work with you to help restore the power imbalance between large companies and their employees during disputes. These companies can use their power and resources to instil fear and intimidation into the minds of those employees. At Hennick Law, we’ll make sure that your best interests are protected under the law.
We Provide Personalized Legal Services
Lawson Hennick will oversee your case from day one. Your case will not be passed down the chain of command to a junior lawyer or to someone else without your knowledge. We believe that fostering great client relationships is a key ingredient to success. We strive for excellence in this regard and are confident that you will notice the Hennick Law difference.
We Keep You Informed
We take it upon ourselves to keep you updated on all major steps in your case. We know how daunting litigation can be so we make it a point to keep you informed. Regular contact puts you at ease and helps us work together to craft the best outcome for your case.
We Are Cost Effective
We’re a small but focused law firm and we aren’t on Bay Street by choice. We don’t need fancy offices, grandiose artwork or large overhead to be great. We’d rather focus on our craft and pass the savings on to you.
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