Employee Services

Legal Services for Employee Clients

With over 15 years of experience gained from practicing employment law, Sarah Vokey Law seamlessly assumes the role of strategic partner and trusted advisor to each of our employee clients. We provide employees with advice in all areas of employment law.

We understand that when people come to us for advice and insight, they are often facing important and difficult workplace situations that require timely, practical, cost-effective answers, and strategies that produce results.

Our wealth of experience and knowledge in this area has taught us that workplace legal challenges are not just about work. They are often intertwined with personal and emotional aspects that are important considerations because these elements have a broader impact on the lives, relationships and continued careers of our clients. At Sarah Vokey Law, we possess an unwavering dedication to putting our clients first and delivering tailored legal services that consider the individual we are working with. We take the time to get to know our clients and their ideal outcomes in order to build strong relationships, engage in strong advocacy, and make their success our priority. Our client-first approach prioritizes open communication that actively involves the client in every step of the legal process to keep them informed and empowered. We ensure that our employee clients fully understand their legal rights and options before they make any decision.

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Sarah Vokey Law represents both employer and employee clients in the full range of employment law matters. This provides us with a unique skillset to see a situation from both sides and therefore be in a better position to advise our clients.

Sarah Vokey Law provides a broad range of legal services to employee clients across Canada, dealing with both day-to-day and complex matters including the following:

  • Review and negotiation of employment contracts
  • Executive compensation, contracts and severance
  • Termination and severance package review
  • Wrongful Dismissal, constructive dismissal and dismissal for cause
  • Mass termination
  • Voluntary exit agreements
  • Warning Letters and Performance Management
  • Human Rights advice including Discrimination and Harassment
  • Accommodation of disability and other human rights grounds
  • Leaves of absence
  • Workplace Harassment and Bullying
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Employment Standards
  • Restrictive Covenants – Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreements
  • Advising employees who are involved in investigations as either the complainant, respondent or a witness

We are have worked with non-unionized employee clients across a wide range of industries and sectors, including: construction, financial services, pharmaceutical, healthcare, hospitality and gaming, long-term care, manufacturing, media and communication, municipalities, retail, technology, not-for-profit, sales and professional services.

Sarah Vokey Law offers first time clients a flat-rate initial consultation with the purpose of advising on the client’s legal entitlements, providing options and crafting a strategy to obtain the best outcome possible given the individual client’s needs.

We would welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss how Sarah Vokey Law can assist you.

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Think

"Her level of professionalism and care for my case, made me feel like I was her only client.
Sarah Vokey came highly recommended by a past client, who had been through a similar work issue. She took the time to ensure I understood all my options and expedited this case when it began to weigh heavily on my mental health. I could not have received this settlement and future nest egg for my kid if it wasn't for her. She was a blessing in a time when I felt all hope was lost. I am grateful to both her and Christina for their hard work."

- Employee Client
"Sarah Vokey was professional, personable and extremely thorough in her approach while guiding me through one of the most difficult and stressful times in my life.
She provided clear and honest guidance on what to expect throughout the process and how long it could take. That was critical in helping manage our family expenses. Sarah also fought to get me the best settlement possible. Sarah was excellent at keeping me up to date on the progress. After months of stress and anxiety at work, dealing with Sarah was the first time I felt calm and at ease. I trusted her completely and was very satisfied with the service I received. I have and will continue to highly recommend her."

- Employee Client
"The level of professionalism and efficiency I experienced with Sarah Vokey was exemplary and much appreciated, allowing me a sense of peace during an extremely stressful period in my life.
She provided clear and honest guidance on what to expect throughout the process and how long it could take. That was critical in helping manage our family expenses. Sarah also fought to get me the best settlement possible. Sarah was excellent at keeping me up to date on the progress. After months of stress and anxiety at work, dealing with Sarah was the first time I felt calm and at ease. I trusted her completely and was very satisfied with the service I received. I have and will continue to highly recommend her."

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