HTW Law Professional
The Employment Law Vanguard

Businesses of all sizes today want three things—contractual freedom, cost savings, and efficiency.

In non-unionized workplaces, the legislation’s current state has produced a great deal of uncertainty. Even if the contractual terms are bargained for, it is no longer clear if a particular termination clause will be enforceable. Remote working exacerbates the situation by generating uncertainty and confusion about whether a specific employee or company is subject to Canadian federal and provincial employment law regulations or tax responsibilities at any given time.

“The ultimate goal is to increase enforceability and minimize ambiguity, which will lead to reduced costs and increased effectiveness,” says Tony Wong, owner and managing lawyer of HTW Law Professional Corporation. “Using good drafting practices following the most recent legislation and case laws, we reduce uncertainty in the enforceability of employment contracts while safeguarding contractual freedom.”

HTW Law – Employment Lawyer makes the legal process more affordable for clients by providing pragmatic legal advice at the contract formation stage and using sound alternative dispute resolution techniques and strategies in case of legal disputes. It is pushing the envelope to the full extent of the law for clients using out-of-the-box thinking while closely following the latest legal trends and keeping up-to-do with current case law and statutes.

The firm believes in creating long-term relationships with clients while delivering employment law services and practical legal advice tailored to their specific needs. HTW Law, an employment law firm, cherishes each client who retains its services, even if only for a legal consultation. Passionate about employment law, they stay current on employment court decisions and legislation by attending seminars and conferences and often settle a legal matter swiftly by finding common ground and hammering out an amicable settlement.

Regrettably, litigation is sometimes unavoidable. It is expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally taxing. Nonetheless, most disputes can be quickly resolved. HTW Law works relentlessly to deliver professional and speedy legal services. The firm is also an expert in solving sexual harassment, and discrimination claims against companies and key employees. In these cases, it first assesses how strong the worker's evidence is against the company and key employees before deciding whether to litigate.

Another prominent area of litigation for HTW Law is the enforceability of termination and non-competition provisions in employment contracts. A vast majority of these disputes are the result of poor contract drafting. To tackle this problem, HTW Law first conducts a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate whether it's more cost-effective to settle. It also corrects the defective contractual clauses to ensure similar instances do not occur until employment legislation changes again, which happens every few years.

“The legal process is stressful, time-consuming, and could, sometimes, be costly,” says Wong. “We will try everything in our power to keep you out of court and resolve your legal matter as quickly as possible in a cost-effective manner. If necessary, we are prepared to aggressively represent you in court and will stop at nothing until every possible legal avenue is exhausted, so you can leave with a good smile on your face, with money in your pocket at the end of the day.”