Dimeski Law, Employment & Human Rights Lawyer

10/25/2023

Ministry of Labour orders over $25,000 in compensation for termination + severance pay and reprisal damages to fired worker. Worker was let go "for cause" based on performance issues after being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan ("PIP").

Ministry found no wilful misconduct for not meeting PIP. Ministry also found the employer caused undue hardship to the worker post-termination simply because the worker exercised their rights and started a claim. Pain + suffering damages were awarded as a result.

It was an honour to advocate for this worker!

09/04/2023

Happy from Ohrid, Macedonia! Taking a break to get some fresh mountain air before heading back and continuing to fight the good fight for workers' rights. Workers deserve better wages, better working conditions, and respect in the workplace!

06/16/2023

Thank you CTV Windsor and Chris Campbell for having us on your 6pm news segment, talking about the Lawyers Feed the Hungry Chatham-Kent program, and our bowl-a-thon fundraiser this weekend. There is still time to donate, link in the article!

More than two dozen lawyers in Chatham-Kent are gathering this weekend to help strike out hunger and raise some funds for the most vulnerable in the community.

06/08/2023

Honoured to have presented before the Mexican delegation from Nuevo Leon consisting of union leaders and government officials. Ilija Dimeski spoke about our workplace laws relating to employment rights, human rights, health and safety, and workers’ compensation.

The delegation was on a fact-finding mission about best practices in labour relations and workplace legislation. Thank you Windsor and District Labour Council - WDLC and Consulado de México en Leamington!

05/05/2023

In honour of Day of Mourning (April 28th) Ilija Dimeski wrote an article about 10 possible sources of income replacement for injured workers via Chatham Voice

Following an injury, an individual often finds themselves in a difficult financial situation because they are unable to return to work. This article will cover some of the income replacement options available for injured workers in Ontario and how to apply for them. Sometimes you may have to appeal....

05/02/2023

We loved hanging out with Kronk, thank you to the team at Pet and Wildlife Rescue !

Kronk had a great visit with the staff at Dimeski Law in downtown Chatham. The staff took a few minutes away from their busy schedules helping those with employment and human rights cases, and had some fun, playing and socializing with the shepherd with the floppiest ears!

Kronk is a 4.5 month old Shepherd who is neutered and ready to find his new home.

Kronk has your heart? Go to https://pawr.org/view-animal/52511962/ and complete an adoption application.

05/01/2023

Happy to all workers! You are the backbone of the economy. You deserve fair wages and good working conditions. You deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Keep fighting the good fight today and every day!

03/26/2023

New employment rights column on working from home as a human rights accommodation via Chatham Voice
https://chathamvoice.com/2023/03/26/column-working-from-home-a-human-rights-accommodation/?fbclid=IwAR3JDPmko6G5YuFwKZGpqrHaU0qUKctM7BcJprbDTKF-Scgy3OX4_Cg8G24

Starting in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant changes in most workplaces. Suddenly, many workers were working from home; some discovered the benefits of this new arrangement, but there were also challenges such as productivity and distractions arising from home life, including the new v...

02/17/2023

At the Justice at Work 2023 conference, had a great time chatting with the future generation of lawyers. Thank you JAW Committee and Windsor Law for having me!

02/13/2023

New column on health and safety in the workplace. Fines and jail sentences for companies and bosses who violate health and safety laws. Check it out:

Feature StoryLocal News COLUMN: Accountability for deaths and injuries at work By Ilija Dimeski - February 12, 2023 0 240 FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Last October, a 54 year old was killed in a workplace accident while felling a tree in Dover Centre. In February of the same year, a 48 year old in Timm...

09/06/2022

In honour of Labour Day, I wrote about some important employment rights we have today. These rights are the result of unions and workers fighting for better working conditions. Check it out via Chatham Voice

In honour of Labour Day, I thought it would be good to reflect on some of the fundamental employment rights workers have in Ontario: eight-hour work day, overtime pay, vacation pay, holiday pay, breaks and rest periods, health and safety, and many more. These rights were not given so easily. Workers...

09/05/2022

Happy Labour Day!! Today we remember and honour all the workers who fought for better working conditions, better labour laws, and a better life. Great turnout at the Windsor Labour Day parade!