Ontario Employment Law Practice Management

Practice Management Software for Ontario Employment Lawyers

Employment law in Ontario is deadline-intensive — ESA complaint deadlines, Human Rights Code time limits, the 2-year limitation period for wrongful dismissal claims. Atticus tracks every deadline automatically and keeps your files organized so you can focus on the work, not the admin.

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Key Ontario Employment Law Deadlines

2 years
Wrongful dismissal — general limitation period
Limitations Act, 2002
2 years
Human Rights Code applications (Tribunal)
Ontario Human Rights Code, s. 34
2 years
ESA complaints to Ministry of Labour
Employment Standards Act, 2000
6 months
Occupational Health & Safety reprisal complaints
OHSA, s. 50
No limitation
Certain pay equity claims
Pay Equity Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.7
15 years
Ultimate limitation period — wrongful dismissal
Limitations Act, 2002, s. 15

All limitation periods are automatically calculated and tracked when Atticus processes your client documents. Use the free Limitation Period Calculator to check any period instantly.

Wrongful Dismissal File Workflow

Standard steps Atticus helps you track for an Ontario wrongful dismissal matter

01

Initial Consultation & Retainer

Intake form, conflict check, engagement letter, retainer funds, limitation period identified

02

File Review

Process employment agreement, offer letter, termination letter, ROE, T4s, pay stubs — AI extracts key terms and dates

03

Identify Claims & Limitation Periods

Wrongful dismissal, ESA entitlements, Human Rights Code, constructive dismissal, WSIB

04

Calculate Entitlements

Common law reasonable notice (Bardal factors), ESA minimum (notice, severance, termination pay), compare

05

Demand Letter

AI-drafted demand letter grounded in case file — set out position, calculate damages, demand settlement

06

Negotiations

Track offers and counteroffers, correspondence processed automatically, key terms extracted

07

Minutes of Settlement / Release

Draft release, ensure full and final settlement language, without prejudice correspondence

08

Statement of Claim (if unresolved)

AI-drafted Statement of Claim under Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure — review and file

09

Discovery & Production

Document production organized by matter, searchable via Atticus chat

10

Mediation / Trial Preparation

Track hearing dates, organize evidence, draft submissions

11

Resolution & Billing

Final invoice, trust balance reconciled, file closed

Built for Employment Law Practice

Employment Agreement Processing

Upload employment agreements, offer letters, and termination packages. AI extracts key terms — notice periods, non-competes, severance formulas, cause allegations.

Demand Letter Drafting

AI-generated demand letters grounded in your case file. Input the Bardal factors and the tool drafts a letter asserting your client’s position. Review and send.

Limitation Period Tracking

Every relevant deadline tracked automatically. Built-in Ontario Limitation Period Calculator — one click adds any calculated period to your deadline tracker.

High-Volume File Management

Employment lawyers often manage dozens of active matters simultaneously. Atticus surfaces every overdue item and upcoming deadline across all files in your morning briefing.

Contingency & Billing Tracking

Track time on hourly matters and unbilled hours. Generate invoices with HST. Trust accounting for retainer funds. All billing visible at a glance.

Conflict of Interest Check

AI conflict check before opening any employment file. Important when acting for employees at companies who may already be in your client base on the employer side.

Common Questions

Does Atticus track Employment Standards Act limitation periods?

Yes. Atticus extracts deadlines from employment documents automatically. The built-in Ontario Limitation Period Calculator computes the 2-year general limitation period for wrongful dismissal claims and Human Rights Code applications.

Can Atticus process employment agreements and severance packages?

Yes. Atticus AI processes offer letters, employment agreements, termination letters, and severance packages — extracting key terms, dates, amounts, and obligations. Everything becomes searchable via Atticus chat.

Can Atticus draft wrongful dismissal demand letters?

Yes. The AI Draft tool generates demand letters, settlement proposals, and client update letters — grounded in your client’s case file. The lawyer reviews and edits before sending.

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