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Will My Social Media Posts Cost Me My Job?

The popularity of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more have exponentially gained popularity over the last…

How Enforceable Are Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Clauses, Really?

Restrictive covenants in an employment context seek to limit a former employee’s ability to compete for and/or solicit clients in…

Alcohol and Holiday Parties – A Cocktail for Success or Regret?

The holiday season is here again and with it comes holiday parties.  It is, therefore, a good time to consider…

Let’s Talk Workplace Policies

Two weeks ago, McDonald’s made headlines when it was announced that their CEO, Steve Easterbrook would be leaving the company.…

Buzz Kill: Q & A’s on Cannabis at Work

With the recent legalization of recreational cannabis edibles, there is renewed concern about employee rights to cannabis use, but before…

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 6: What Are My Options if I’m Wrongfully Dismissed?

Employers have the right to terminate the employment of their employees for any reason and at any time provided that…

Wrongful Dismissal: Allegations of Cause can Have Costly Consequences

Employees are sometimes accused by their employers of misconduct. This then can result in an employer terminating the employee’s employment…

Workplace Harassment & Federal Workers: What Changes are Coming and How Will They Impact You?

Thanks to Bill C-65, significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code (“the Code”)(the employment and workplace laws that impact federal…

Can an Employer Profit From Treating Employees Unfairly?

What will the Supreme Court of Canada say about employers’ good faith obligations to employees and how it applies to…