Hiring and Terminating Employees: Legal Essentials for Employers
Hiring and firing employees isn’t just about making the right business decisions—it’s about doing it legally and protecting your company. Join employment lawyer Steven King from King Law for a practical session designed for small business owners and employers.
In this free workshop, you’ll learn:
- How to avoid costly mistakes when hiring contractors and employees
- Worker misclassification risks and what they mean for your business
- How to draft strong employment and contractor agreements
- Termination best practices and legal requirements every employer must know
Who should attend? Small business owners, managers, and anyone responsible for hiring or managing staff.
Plus: Bring your questions! Steven will host a live Q&A to address your specific concerns.
About the Presenter: Steven King
Steven King is an experienced Oshawa-based lawyer, well known for his instinctive litigation skills and holistic advice. Involved with various boards in his community, Steven honed his employment law expertise at a respected regional firm in Hamilton before moving to Oshawa, where he served as a federal prosecutor and expanded his employment law practice.
Steven routinely represents professionals, executives, directors, and long-serving employees, regardless of the case size. With dogged resilience and loyalty, he ensures every client is fully represented, including in workplace defense matters with potential criminal implications. He also guides local small businesses on workforce management and employment law during mergers or acquisitions.
Praised for his personable nature, emotional intelligence, and negotiation acumen, Steven breaks down complex legal principles into clear advice. Whether supporting long-serving employees or offering practical employer solutions, Steven ensures every client is informed and prepared for any challenge.
Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week
November 16 – 20st 2026
Join us for the 14th year of ‘Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week’.
Durham Region’s celebration of entrepreneurship is held each November during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week is a collaboration of Durham’s business support, educational and networking organizations who have come together to encourage and support entrepreneurs, job creators and innovators who create economic growth in the Durham Region.
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