As a successful job applicant, you may be required to sign an employment contract. In order to understand the terms and conditions of the agreement, as well as to protect your rights as an employee, it is recommended that you meet with an employment lawyer prior to committing to any agreement. 

Employment lawyers deal with legal situations arising in the workplace.

These include:

• Wrongful dismissal
• Contract negotiation
• Termination agreements
• Workplace harassment
• Benefits and severance packages

You have many rights as an employee in Canada. There are laws to create fair working conditions that safeguard workers’ incomes, health and safety, basic human rights and personal privacy in the workplace.