Employment Lawyer & Workplace Investigator

Practical Solutions for the Workplace.

Based out of Oakville, Derek Klatt provides timely and effective legal representation to all workplace parties. Derek provides counsel to employers of all sizes and at all stages of the employment lifecycle. He frequently advises on day-to-day human resources matters, including policies and procedures, managing terminations, and implementing accommodations. Derek has guided Fortune 500 companies through challenging litigation before Ontario courts and administrative tribunals. He also acts on behalf of employees in respect of their employment agreements, termination packages, accommodation requests, harassment complaints, and in cases of wrongful dismissal.

Apart from representing both employers and employees, Derek conducts independent and impartial workplace investigations involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, violence, and other forms of misconduct. As both a lawyer and a licensed private investigator, he blends his legal experience with his investigative training to conduct rigorous investigations and produce thoughtful analysis.

Areas of Practice

For Employers

  • Discipline & Termination

  • Employee & Management Training

  • Attendance & Disability Management

  • Employment Contracts

  • Employment Policies & Procedures

  • Occupational Health & Safety

  • Employee Benefits

  • Employment Standards

For Employees

  • Wrongful & Constructive Dismissal

  • Human Rights

  • Compensation & Severance Package Review

  • Workplace Harassment

  • Executive Employment

  • Intellectual Property Issues

  • Non-Compete & Non-Solicit Clauses

  • Contract Review & Negotiation

Workplace Investigations

  • Harassment

  • Violence

  • Discrimination

  • Misconduct (i.e. theft and fraud)

  • Sports Disputes

  • Workplace Health Assessments

Get Connected

You have options when it comes to connecting with Derek. The links in this section will take you to Derek’s LinkedIn and Twitter profiles, where he regularly posts content.

If you are contacting Derek via email, please note that any and all information shared with Derek will be kept strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone without your consent. Please include any important documents or information about your matter, including employment contracts, letters, or emails.