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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…

Employment Law, Human Rights & Foreign Workers

This summer we wrote about the decision in Haseeb v. Imperial Oil Limited where the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario…

Understanding Employee Voting Rights on Election Day

Canada goes to the polls on October 21, 2019, and as such, it is an opportune time to review employee…

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 5: When Can I Claim Constructive Dismissal as a Result of Workplace Harassment?

Workplace harassment, violence or bullying are serious issues that affect many workplaces. So what happens when an employer fails to…

Employment Law and Immigration: Low vs. High-Income Streams

How Do I Decide Which Stream is Appropriate? The interaction between employment and immigration law is significant.  Few areas reflect…

How do I Enforce My Rights if I am Part of a Union?

What is a Union? What Does it Do? Unions are comprised of union representatives or stewards and union members. Union…

What Are my Minimum Vacation Entitlements in Ontario?

The Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) is the legislation that governs vacation entitlements in Ontario. An employee and employer may agree…

Recording Your Boss: Is it Legal?

Employees often ask whether it is legal for them to record a conversation they have at work. The issue especially…

What if I Get Pregnant While on Maternity Leave? Knowing Your Rights to Parental Leave in Ontario

Knowing your rights when you are getting ready for parental leave or maternity leave in Ontario is something important to…