Livelihood Legal
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 478 handling Employment & Labour Law.
About Livelihood Legal
Livelihood Legal is a solo employment law practice in Toronto, run by its founder, Aba Stevens, who holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and is licensed to practice law in both Ontario and New York State. The firm takes on terminations, constructive dismissal, employment contract review, and workplace human rights matters, describing itself as an advocate for a client's livelihood. It takes cases only in Ontario, though many matters are handled remotely, so its reach extends well beyond its Toronto office.
Before opening the practice, Stevens worked at a large Canadian law firm, at a major bank, and in government, and has made contributions to non-profit and charitable organizations. Stevens has also taught Legal Ethics at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. The firm frames its approach around three words, commitment, intelligence, and empathy, and says that on questions of justice and equality, neutrality isn't an option. It also emphasizes using technology to keep its services efficient and cost effective for clients going through a difficult stretch at work.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founder Aba Stevens holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and is licensed to practice law in both Ontario and New York State.
- Stevens has taught Legal Ethics at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.
In the community
- The firm's founder has made contributions to non-profit and charitable organizations.
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Livelihood Legal's office is at Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue in Toronto's Bedford Park neighbourhood, one of the more affluent stretches along the Yonge corridor. Lawrence subway station sits right at that intersection, and the building is a short drive from Highway 401, which makes the office workable for clients coming from across the city and beyond. Employment law work tends to run on document review, negotiation, and correspondence rather than courtroom appearances, and the firm handles many matters remotely for clients across Ontario, so the Yonge and Lawrence office is set up for meetings by appointment rather than daily walk-in traffic.
Frequently asked questions
- I was just let go from my job. Can Livelihood Legal review my severance package?
- Yes. Termination of employment is one of Livelihood Legal's core practice areas, and the firm reviews what a termination means for a client's rights before advising on next steps.
- My employer cut my pay and changed my role without ever saying I was fired. Does that count as being dismissed?
- It can. Livelihood Legal handles constructive dismissal claims, where an employer effectively ends the employment relationship without issuing a termination letter.
- I'm about to sign a new employment contract. Can Livelihood Legal look it over first?
- Yes, employment contract review is one of the firm's listed services, since a contract can set the terms of a job for years to come.
- I think I'm being treated unfairly at work because of my background or a disability. Does Livelihood Legal handle that?
- Yes. The firm handles human rights at work claims, covering discrimination on grounds including race, ancestry, sex, disability, and other protected grounds under Ontario law.
- Do I have to come into the Toronto office in person?
- Not necessarily. Livelihood Legal says many matters can be handled remotely across Ontario, and in-person meetings at its Toronto office are by appointment.
- Does Livelihood Legal take employment cases outside Ontario?
- No. The firm takes employment law cases only in Ontario, though it is also licensed to practice in New York State.
Where to find them
3080 Yonge Street, Suite 6060, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 · 416-371-0810
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