employment law

If you have been “fired” from your job and believe there was no cause, you may have a claim from your employer for money compensation.  You are entitled to reasonable notice of the termination of your employment or pay ‘in lieu’ –  instead of – working notice. In some cases, the amount of notice has been earlier determined by agreement between the employee and employer.

The amount of working notice or pay in lieu of notice needs to be reasonable. Frequently, Steinmans Trial Lawyers give advice to a fired employee on the amount of working notice or pay in lieu of notice, then negotiate the settlement with the employer.

Many persons are surprised to learn that on termination of their job, employment law grants them legal rights to compensation that go beyond two weeks’ notice.

Employment Law

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Employers often give working notice that is less than what a court considers reasonable. Depending on the number of your years of service, job responsibility, age, as well as other factors, you may be entitled to significantly more notice or pay in lieu of working notice than two weeks’ notice.

Getting an opinion from a lawyer on the amount of working notice does not have to be expensive. Our background in representing both employees and employers gives us unique and sought-after skills negotiating severance packages with companies.  Even in cases where the employer alleges there is just cause for a dismissal, such as theft or dishonesty,  Steinmans is often able to obtain an out-of-court settlement which pays to the employee fair compensation.

In rare cases, if after negotiations an employer refuses to pay a reasonable severance amount to the dismissed employee, it becomes necessary to start a lawsuit for wrongful dismissal.   We have years of experience preparing wrongful dismissal cases for court and have obtained highly successful results.

Steinmans Trial Lawyers have helped hundreds of employees to obtain the amount of compensation they deserve.  Neal has over 25 years’ experience advising dismissed employees and negotiating settlements out of court.

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  • Neal's all-round excellent legal abilities are coupled with a rare and genuine concern and interest in the well-being of his clients, not only the outcome of their legal issues. His highly competent approach to files frequently employs his unique inventiveness to achieve his clients’ objectives.
    -Counsel in Commercial Litigation
  • Neal has always proven excellent and wise counsel in a range of situations.
    -Counsel in Commercial Litigation
  • Neal treats each client with respect and provides legal services that are designed to meet the client's unique needs. I have referred Neal to my clients and have received very positive feedback. Neal is an excellent lawyer and I recommend his services.
    -Senior Attorney in Commercial Litigation
  • Neal's personal attention to cases and practical advice have served his clients well for over 25 years. He is an excellent litigator and one of the best negotiators in the British Columbia bar, and has represented clients in the insurance industry ranging from large, self-insured corporations to traditional insurance companies.
    -Attorney in Commercial Defense
  • Neal S. Steinman is one of the most knowledgeable, experienced, professional and skilled civil litigators, or barristers, I have ever known. After twenty (20) or so years of practice and having started over 100+ civil Trials, mostly Jury matters, one gets to recognize and respect real talent. Neal S. Steinman has a litigation skill set, both inside the court room and in the board room of a mediation, discovery, or pre-trial, second to very few. I would highly recommend retaining Neal S. Steinman
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  • In my dealings with Neal Steinman, I am consistently impressed with his analytical ability, his judgment, and his integrity. He is tactful and strategic, but never afraid to stand up for what's right. This is a lawyer I would want in my corner.
    -Counsel in Litigation
  • I have known Neal Steinman for over 30 years. He is a creative, entrepreneurial smart and practical lawyer whose communications skills are top-notch.
    -Partner in Civil Litigation
  • I am a tax partner and managing partner of my own tax boutique firm. I do not do any civil litigation work. I have referred a number of client matters to Neal Steinman over the years. He is an excellent lawyer and always obtained good results for my clients.
    -Attorney in Civil Litigation
  • Neal is an exceptional trial lawyer with good instincts for litigating and settling cases. He is one of the best prepared, most articulate, and practical counsel you can find, having honed his skills at the highest levels of practice at every level of court in British Columbia.
    -Attorney in Commercial Litigation
  • Neal brings a strong combination of experience, ethics, and energy to his practice. He is practical, problem-solving lawyer who is also unafraid to step into the courtroom when needed.
    -Counsel in Civil litigation
  • Neal is a very capable and skilled lawyer who thinks well on his feet and in the crunch of the moment in argument before the Bench. He is personable polite respectful of peers and well prepared. He finds practical and direct solutions to varied litigation problems. He is a capable navigator of the Court process and is very experienced, especially in defending commercial, estate litigation and motor vehicle accident claims. He works cooperatively with other team lawyers when it is required.
    -Senior Counsel in Commercial Litigation

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