Our Team
Monkhouse Law is a nationally recognized Ontario employment law firm representing employees and independent contractors in Toronto and throughout Ontario.
Founded in 2013 by Andrew Monkhouse, the firm has grown into a team of 18 employment lawyers and 15 paralegals focused on protecting workplace rights. Our lawyers have represented thousands of individuals in matters involving wrongful dismissal, severance, employment contracts, workplace disputes, human rights, and other employment law issues.
Our lawyers assist clients at every stage of an employment matter, from legal advice and negotiations through mediation, trials, and appeals. Monkhouse Law lawyers have appeared in more than 100 reported court decisions.
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Our Employment Law Experience
Monkhouse Law lawyers have taken more employment law cases to trial and more to the Ontario Court of Appeal than any other firm in Ontario. Our reported decisions have addressed significant employment law issues involving termination clauses, reasonable notice, bonuses and compensation, employer counterclaims, constructive dismissal, mitigation, workplace rights, and employment class actions. You can explore examples of our lawyers’ work on our Notable Employment Law Cases page.
Our lawyers are also regularly sought out for employment law commentary by national media and legal publications, including CBC News, The Globe and Mail, CTV News, Toronto Star, Law360 Canada, and Canadian HR Reporter. You can find recent media commentary and publications on our News and Publications page.
Awards & Recognition
Speak With an Employment Lawyer
If you have been terminated, received a severance package, been presented with an employment agreement, or are dealing with another workplace issue, you can start with a free 30-minute phone consultation.
Monkhouse Law represents non-unionized employees and independent contractors in Toronto and throughout Ontario.
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