In Ontario, termination without cause occurs when an employer ends an employee’s employment for reasons unrelated to misconduct or poor performance. Although an employer generally has the legal right to terminate employment without cause, it cannot do so without providing the employee with appropriate notice of termination or compensation in lieu of notice. While the...
Ontario’s general minimum wage is set to rise from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour effective October 1, 2026. This update reflects the latest change to minimum wage rates in the province. The increase is part of Ontario’s annual adjustment mechanism, which is tied to inflation and calculated using the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI), in...
If you were laid off or terminated by Cummins in 2025, you are not alone — and you may be entitled to significantly more severance pay than you were offered. Cummins Inc., like many large multinational employers, has announced or implemented workforce reductions as part of restructuring, cost-cutting, or operational changes. While layoffs are often...
A common myth in Ontario workplaces is that salaried employees are not entitled to overtime pay. In reality, whether you are paid hourly or on salary, your entitlement to overtime is determined by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)—not by your pay structure. We regularly help employees understand their workplace rights, including severance pay entitlements...
If you’re searching for an employment lawyer near me who offers free consultations and is dedicated to protecting employee rights, you’ve come to the right place. At Agha Law Professional Corporation, we represent employees across Toronto and Ontario in wrongful dismissal, severance, workplace harassment, and human rights cases. Why Contact an Employment Lawyer Right Away?...
Ontario’s employment laws are evolving again. As part of Bill 30 (Working for Workers Act, 2025), the province has introduced three new types of unpaid leaves under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) that are set to affect thousands of workers. Whether you’re facing a long-term illness, growing your family through adoption or surrogacy, or part...
Why We’re Different One of the ways we are different from other law firms in Ontario is that our number one focus is to get the MOST amount of money into our clients’ pockets. That often means minimizing the amount they have to pay in taxes—legally. For example, if they have been wronged, we can...
Getting fired is stressful, confusing, and often emotional. Whether you saw it coming or it hit you out of the blue, it’s important to know that you have rights — and that’s where an employment lawyer comes in. At Agha Law, we help employees across Ontario understand what they’re entitled to after termination, and how...
Being suddenly terminated after six years with your employer can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. Whether you saw it coming or not, getting fired without warning is a jarring experience — emotionally and financially. If this happened to you in Ontario, the good news is: you likely have legal...
A contingency fee arrangement is a payment scheme where a lawyer receives a percentage of the client’s settlement or award. This contrasts with traditional hourly billing where clients pay regardless of the case outcome. Such arrangements are common in employment law cases where financial strains exist. Contingency fees provide several benefits to clients. First, they...
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Faisal completed his Juris Doctor from University of Ottawa. He has extensive work experience at Deloitte, Scotiabank and CIBC. Faisal’s approach is grounded in a commitment to his clients’ objectives. He understands how frustrating the court process is for clients and fights to get you the best settlement possible.
