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Human Rights Tribunal Confirms Employers May not Discriminate Based on Citizenship

In a recent decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) confirmed that employers may not impose requirements on job…

Courts Are Prepared to Pay Years’ Worth of Bonuses as Part of Compensation to Terminated Employees

Employers that decide to end an employee’s employment must provide a significant period of guaranteed employment to the individual so…

My Employer Reduced My Salary, Can I Claim Constructive Dismissal?

An employee’s salary is generally a fundamental component of an employee’s contract, and an employer cannot unilaterally change a fundamental…

I Was Wrongfully Dismissed, How Much Can I Sue For?

Refresher on Wrongful Dismissal A wrongful dismissal occurs when an employee’s employment is terminated without adequate notice or pay in…

Disability Leave & Frustration of Contract: When do the Two Intersect?

Disability leaves happen and the reality is that they are difficult to manage, both for employees and employers. Unfortunately, communication…

Work, Weed & Gummy Bears: Know Your Rights!

With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, including the upcoming legalization of edible cannabis products, cannabis users have more…

Employers Must Consider Foreign Workers for Employment

A recent case of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (OHRT) serves as a cautionary note to employers with respect to…

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 3: The Difference Between Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal

You may be aware of two common terms often used to describe the actions of an employer who violates the…

Have I been Wrongfully Dismissed, and How Do I Know?

In general terms, an employee is wrongfully dismissed when an employer breaches a term or several terms in the contract…