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Sharaf Sultan Quoted in HR Reporter

Sharaf Sultan was recently quoted in Canadian HR Reporter discussing an employer who was sentenced to jail for 90 days and…

26 Months’ Notice Awarded in Recent Ontario Superior Court Case

In a recent Ontario Superior Court (“Court”) case Justice Favreau ruled in favour of the Plaintiffs in finding that they…

Upcoming Rules for Ontario Employers on Criminal Record Checks

As of November 1, 2018, Ontario will be the first province in Canada with a comprehensive legislative regime governing criminal…

Employer Obligations under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017

Given the upcoming changes to Canadian law to allow for the legal use of recreational marijuana, serious questions about the…

HRTO: No Absolute Right to Marijuana Use at Work

In a recent decision at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”), the HRTO confirmed that there is no absolute…

Wrongful Dismissal and the Duty to Mitigate

The duty of an employee to mitigate damages after a termination of employment can be a serious point of contention…

Two Sides to Every Story

Having your employment terminated can understandably be a stressful experience. This is particularly the case where an employee does not…

Employee Rights During the Upcoming Provincial Election

June 7, 2018 marks election day for the province of Ontario. Nearing the election, employees and employers often wonder what…

Ontario Ministry of Labour Returning to Pre Bill 148 Public Holiday Formula

Following feedback and discussion with stakeholders, the Ontario Government has announced that it will, at least temporarily, revoke a controversial…