Understand Your Employment Rights
WorkLaw Canada is an AI powered employment law assistant for Ontario workers. Get clear answers about termination, severance, wrongful dismissal, and workplace issues, backed by real court cases and Ontario legislation.
How It Works
1. Ask Your Question
Describe your employment situation in plain language. No legal jargon needed.
2. AI Retrieves Sources
The system finds relevant court cases from CanLII and Ontario employment legislation.
3. Get a Grounded Answer
Receive an answer backed by real cases and laws, with citations you can verify.
Features
AI Chat
Ask employment law questions in plain language and get answers backed by real Ontario court cases.
Document Analysis
Upload termination letters, severance offers, or employment contracts for instant AI review.
Case Explorer
Browse thousands of real Ontario employment cases using an interactive keyword system.
Legal Search
Search for court cases semantically by describing your situation in your own words.
Clickable Citations
Every referenced court case links directly to the full decision on CanLII for verification.
Legislation References
Get precise citations to Ontario employment law statutes relevant to your situation.
Real Examples
"Is my severance offer fair?"
You are 52 years old, worked as a marketing manager for 15 years, and were terminated without cause with an offer of 8 weeks of severance.
WorkLaw Canada finds real court cases involving employees with similar profiles and explains that while your offer meets the ESA minimum, courts regularly award significantly more under common law — often 1 month per year of service for long-tenured employees. It cites specific cases with direct links.
"Can my employer change my job without my consent?"
Your employer has reduced your responsibilities, cut your pay by 20%, and moved you to a different department without discussion.
The system retrieves cases dealing with constructive dismissal and explains that significant unilateral changes may amount to termination, entitling you to severance. It references relevant ESA sections and similar court outcomes.
"I uploaded my termination letter — what should I know?"
You received a termination letter and release agreement and are unsure what it all means.
Upload your documents directly into the chat. The AI provides a plain-language breakdown, flags red flags like broad non-compete clauses or short signing deadlines, and compares the offer against similar court cases.
Why You Can Trust It
Grounded in Real Sources
Every answer uses real court decisions and legislation — not the AI's general training data.
Authoritative Database
All cases come from CanLII — the same database lawyers and judges use.
Individually Verified
Every case is processed and classified. Non-employment cases are filtered out.
Fully Verifiable
Every cited case includes a direct link to the full decision on CanLII.
Important Disclaimer
WorkLaw Canada is an educational tool, not a law firm. It provides legal information, not legal advice. If you are facing a serious employment law matter, consult with a qualified employment lawyer in Ontario. What WorkLaw Canada can do is help you understand your situation and walk into a lawyer's office better informed.