About Our Team

Monkhouse Law Employment Lawyers is a nationally recognized employment law firm based in Toronto, Ontario.

Founded in 2013 by Andrew Monkhouse, the firm has grown into a leading employment law practice dedicated to achieving the best results for employees and independent contractors in Toronto, across Ontario, and throughout Canada. 

Our lawyers focus exclusively on employment law for employees, representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.

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Our Focus Areas

We assist employees and independent contractors with wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, severance pay, layoffs, employment contracts, workplace harassment, discrimination and human rights in the workplace, short & long-term disability claims and other workplace issues.

Our employment lawyers are knowledgeable in both Ontario and Canadian employment law and are committed to providing clear, practical advice to protect your workplace rights.

Our Approach

We believe in fair, transparent communication and are committed to helping employees and independent contractors understand their rights and achieve fair outcomes. Our team focuses exclusively on employment law and has extensive experience representing clients at all stages of dispute resolution — from negotiation and mediation to trial.

Awards & Recognition

In July 2020, Monkhouse Law was announced as a finalist for the 2020 Canadian HR Awards: Labour & Employment Law Boutique of the Year. Canadian HR Reporter honours the top HR businesses across Canada.

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Monkhouse Law won the award for Canada’s Top Growing Companies: The Globe and Mail Report on Business in 2019. Monkhouse Law was the top growing law firm for 2019: The Globe and Mail’s ROB in Business Insider, October 1st, 2019.

In 2019 and 2018 ,  Monkhouse Law was a finalist for the 2019 Canadian HR Reporter Awards: Labour & Employment Law Boutique of the Year. Canadian HR Reporter honours the top HR businesses across Canada. 

Monkhouse Law Toronto Star Gold Award Best Law Firm

In 2019 Monkhouse Law won the Toronto Star Reader’s Choice Gold Award for best law firm. Thank you so much to all those who voted for us and our staff who provide amazing customer service.

 If you need an experienced employment lawyer to assist you, please contact us today for a free 30 minute phone consultation.