At Monkhouse Law Employment Lawyers, we have successfully resolved numerous class actions in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, representing hundreds of employees. These actions addressed violations of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), including:
- Employee misclassification
- Unpaid training
- Overtime and wage violations
These results demonstrate our firm’s track record in holding employers accountable and achieving fair compensation for workers.
Important Notices on Settled Class Actions
Notice: The Desjardins Class Action has been settled, and the claims process is expected to open soon. Please visit the link above for updates and filing details.
Notice: The claims process for the Solar Brokers Canada Class Action is now open. Claims must be filed by June 2026. Please visit the link above for filing details.
Settled Misclassification Class Actions
AE Hospitality Class Action (settled)
Monkhouse Law launched this action on behalf of catering staff, alleging widespread misclassification of workers as contractors. A settlement was approved on February 3, 2022, and all payments were issued in November 2022.
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Deloitte Document Reviewer Class Action (settled)
This case involved claims that Deloitte misclassified hundreds of document reviewers and e-discovery lawyers as independent contractors. A $2.4M settlement was approved on February 16, 2023.
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Solar Brokers Canada Class Action (settled)
This certified class action alleged systemic misclassification of sales staff and unpaid overtime. A settlement was approved in June 2024. Read More →
Notice: The claims process for the Solar Brokers Canada Class Action is now open. Claims must be filed by June 2026. Please visit the link for filing details.
Spectrum Event Medical Services Class Action (settled)
Monkhouse Law and Ross & McBride LLP represented paramedics classified as contractors rather than employees. A settlement was approved on August 23, 2021.
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VIB Event Staffing Class Action (settled)
This lawsuit alleged intentional misclassification and wage violations affecting event staff. A settlement was approved on July 5, 2022, and administration was completed in January 2023.
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Settled Wage & Employment Standards Class Actions
Approval Team Class Action (settled)
This action alleged improper overtime tracking and employee misclassification at a car dealership group. A settlement was approved on January 17, 2022.
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Desjardins Negative Vacation Bank Class Action (settled)
This case involved claims that Desjardins made unauthorized wage deductions under its “negative vacation bank” policy, contrary to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000. A settlement exceeding $7 million was approved on November 3, 2025. Read More →
Notice: The Desjardins Class Action has been settled, and the claims process is expected to open soon. Please visit the link above for updates and filing details.
Workforce & SOS Class Action (settled)
This case alleged that non-salaried employees were required to attend unpaid training. A $650,000 settlement was approved on March 9, 2023.
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Have your workplace rights been violated? Explore our Current Employee Class Actions to see if there’s an active case that matches your experience.
These settled class actions highlight Monkhouse Law’s leadership in employee rights litigation.
If you believe your workplace rights have been violated or would like to discuss a potential class action, visit our Recommend a Class Action page, explore our Employee Class Action FAQs, or contact us for a free 30-minute phone consultation.