Business and employment disputes often come with their own wrinkles — a contract that spells out (or fails to spell out) the terms, an employment relationship with its own separate rules, or a moving or storage company operating under industry-specific regulations. This hub gathers guidance on all of it, split out from the broader Small Claims Court Disputes hub so it's easier to find.
Featured Guides
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Employment
Can I Sue My Employer for Unpaid Wages in Ontario?
Why this often isn't a Small Claims Court question at all.
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Contracts
Breach of Contract
General contract disputes between individuals or businesses.
Employment and Contract Work
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Employment-Related Claims
What Small Claims Court can and can't help with at work.
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Suing My Employer for Unpaid Wages
Why this often isn't a Small Claims Court question at all.
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Freelance and Gig Work Payment Disputes
Getting paid for freelance, contract, or gig work.
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Breach of Contract
General contract disputes between individuals or businesses.
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Suing for Unpaid Commission in Ontario
Commission plans, ambiguous terms, and disputes over deals left pending.
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Wrongful Dismissal and Notice Pay Claims
When a dismissal without notice fits within Small Claims Court's limit.
Business Partner and Payment Disputes
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Partnership and Business Partner Disputes
Capital, profit share, and expenses owed between business partners.
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Suing Over a Bounced Business Cheque or NSF Payment
Recovering the original debt plus NSF fees when a cheque bounces.
Moving, Storage, and Property in Transit
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Moving Company Disputes
Damaged, lost, or delayed belongings during a move.
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Storage Unit Disputes
Damaged, lost, or auctioned belongings in storage.
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Real Estate Deposit Disputes
Disputes over a deposit on a home purchase or sale falling through.
Helpful Tools
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Demand letter amount calculator
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Moving damage claim calculator
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Related Hubs
- Small Claims Court Disputes — the broader hub this one was split from, covering contractor, consumer, landlord-tenant, and other dispute types.
- Starting a Small Claims Court Case — once you know your dispute type, this hub covers filing itself.
- Insights — the full library of shorter Insights explainer articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the Small Claims Court Disputes hub?
This hub used to be a section inside the broader Small Claims Court Disputes hub. It was split out on its own because business, employment, and contract disputes tend to involve different considerations — like employment standards rules or moving-industry regulations — than consumer or property disputes do.
Is every workplace dispute suitable for Small Claims Court?
No. Many employment disputes, including most terminations and employment standards complaints, go through the Ministry of Labour or other processes instead of Small Claims Court. See the employment-related claims guide for where the line generally falls.
Can a business sue or be sued in Small Claims Court?
Yes. Small Claims Court handles disputes involving individuals, sole proprietorships, and corporations, up to the monetary limit, subject to the usual rules about who can be named as a party.
Is this legal advice for my specific dispute?
No — these are general educational articles, not legal advice. For guidance on your specific facts, consider speaking with a lawyer or licensed paralegal. See our disclaimer for more detail.