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If you were let go, laid off, or mistreated at work, don’t leave money on the table. Samfiru Tumarkin LLP is Toronto’s most positively reviewed employment law firm on Google. We’ve helped more than 50,000 non-unionized employees across Ontario understand their rights and recover the compensation they’re owed.

Our Toronto employment lawyers know how to get results. We offer free consultations^† and no upfront fees for many severance pay, wrongful dismissal, and termination cases.

Get the facts — and the compensation you’re entitled to.

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Don’t sign anything before you talk to us. You could be entitled to much more than what your employer is offering.

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Employment Lawyer Toronto Free Consultation

Wondering if you qualify for a free consultation with a Toronto employment lawyer? At Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, we offer this option for many non-unionized employees facing termination, severance, or wrongful dismissal.

Free consultations are available for some severance package reviews, termination without cause, and wrongful dismissal cases.^†
Other matters — such as complex contract reviews or specific workplace disputes — may require a paid consultation. We’ll always be upfront about this before proceeding.

Find out if your situation qualifies — contact us today.

^†Conditions apply. Free consultations are not available for all case types.

Why Toronto Employees Choose Us

2,000+ 5-Star Google Reviews
Trusted by more Canadians than any other employment law firm.
Recognized by Globe and Mail
Named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for employment law.
50,000+ Clients Helped
We’ve handled it all: from entry-level staff to senior executives.

No Upfront Fees
Most cases are on contingency. You don’t pay unless we get results.
Seen on TV, Radio & News
Our lawyers appear weekly on CP24, CTV, CBC, Global, and more.
Offices Across Canada
A national firm with dedicated Toronto-based employment lawyers.

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What Our Toronto Employment Lawyers Can Help You With

We represent non-unionized employees in all industries. Common issues we handle include:

If your employer has made a major change to your job, or let you go without fair compensation, speak to us before signing anything.

How Much Severance Can I Get In Toronto?

Most employees are owed more than they think. Severance pay can be as much as 24 months’ salary, depending on factors like your age, tenure, role, and how you were let go.

Use our Free Ontario Severance Pay Calculator, trusted by over 2 million Canadians, to find out what you may be owed in minutes.

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Meet Your Toronto Employment Law Team

Our 30+ Toronto lawyers focus exclusively on employment law. We’ve spent decades resolving workplace disputes through negotiation, mediation, and litigation.

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Lior Samfiru

National Co-Managing Partner

David Vaughan

National Practice Leader

Alex C. Lucifero

Partner

George A. Leibbrandt

Partner

Chantel Goldsmith

Partner

Gurlal S. Kler

Partner

Lumi Pungea

Partner

Jon Pinkus

Partner

Stan Fainzilberg

Partner

Jennifer Corbett

Senior Associate

FAQs About Employment Lawyers in Toronto

👉 What Does an Employment Lawyer Do?

We help employees resolve issues like termination, severance, harassment, and contract disputes. We negotiate, mediate, and litigate where needed.

👉 When Should I Contact a Lawyer?

As soon as you’re terminated or something changes at work. Early advice protects your rights and strengthens your case.

👉 Do You Offer Free Consultations?

Yes — many matters, including terminations and severance packages, qualify for a free consult. In cases where a consultation fee is required, we will let you know upfront. Learn more →

👉 What If I Was Fired “For Cause”?

You are still likely owed severance. Employers often get this wrong.

👉 Is This the Same as Labour Law?

Not exactly. We help non-unionized employees. Unionized workers must go through their union for representation.

Serving All of Toronto & the GTA

Group of diverse Toronto and GTA employees across different industries helped by Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

We represent employees in:

Etobicoke
Scarborough
North York
East York
York
Old Toronto
Liberty Village

Leslieville
The Beaches
Annex
High Park
Rosedale
Yonge and Eglinton
The Junction

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What Our Toronto Clients Say

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Real reviews from employees we've helped in Toronto.

I highly recommend Lior Samfiru and his experienced team. It was my first time hiring an employment lawyer in Toronto and I’m very thankful for my daughter’s recommendation. He went above and beyond in order to secure me the best possible outcome!

Shewana S.

5 / 5

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I was constructively dismissed from my employer of 9 years. I spoke with David Vaughan who connected with me on a human level. The result ended with a better than expected settlement. If it wasn't for Dave, I would have continued to believe that the employer is always right!

Warren W.

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I was assisted by Chantel Goldsmith in getting a fair settlement from my former employer after being terminated without cause after 11 years of employment in North York. She and her assistant Cassandra were very helpful and I highly recommend Chantel to anyone seeking legal assistance!a

Michele C.

5 / 5

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I was wrongfully terminated after 4 years on the job. After trying their Severance Pay Calculator and watching a few episodes of the Employment Law Show, I reached out to Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and I'm glad I did. They settled my case out of court and got me a very fair settlement in what I consider to be a very short amount of time.

Sean D.

5 / 5

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I contacted Sivan Tumarkin because my insurance company denied benefits to my paraplegic son. Prior to contacting Sivan, I had reached out to several other law firms. I was thrilled when he took on our case. The entire team went above and beyond to fight the insurance company.

Coleen Murphy Mother of Mitch Murphy

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Meet Lior Samfiru

Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru on the set of Ask a Lawyer on CP24

Lior is co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP — and one of Canada’s most trusted employment lawyers. As host of the Employment Law Show on CP24, CTV, and Global, he has helped millions understand their workplace rights.

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Employment Lawyers Toronto | Free Consults^† & 2,000+ 5-Star Reviews

Wrongfully Dismissed?
Denied Severance?

We Can Help.

Speak with a Toronto Employment Lawyer Today

Employment Lawyer Toronto Free Consultation

Why Toronto Employees Choose Us

2,000+ 5-Star Google Reviews

Recognized by Globe and Mail

50,000+ Clients Helped

No Upfront Fees

Seen on TV, Radio & News