Sharaf Sultan January 6, 2022

Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

Workplace investigations are critical, not only to satisfy statutory and other legal obligations but also to support a healthy workplace. The decision to carry out a workplace investigation is, however,…

Sharaf Sultan April 14, 2021

Rights and Obligations: Health and Safety of Foreign Workers

The importance of permanent immigration to Canada’s prosperity is well understood. What is less well known is the critical role that temporary foreign workers play in Canada’s economic prosperity. For…

Sharaf Sultan January 14, 2021

Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination?

With the news of the release of a COVID-19 vaccine, many employees will have questions and/or concerns about what this means for them in the workplace context. While this is…

Sharaf Sultan August 15, 2019

When a Resignation Becomes Wrongful Dismissal

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal provides an important reminder, that often an employee’s resignation from employment is not as clear in law as it at first…

Sharaf Sultan July 10, 2019

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 often breaks down in these situations and it then becomes…

Sharaf Sultan June 28, 2019

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 the hiring of foreign workers. Specifically, the OHRT makes it clear…

Sharaf Sultan February 27, 2019

Are Longer Notice Periods for Terminated Employees Becoming More Common?

Employees in Canada who have their employment terminated are entitled to be provided with either notice of the termination of their employment or compensation in place of notice which will…

Sharaf Sultan January 18, 2019

Tougher Laws Relating to Impaired Driving to Permanent Residents and Foreign Workers

Starting on December 18, 2018, Canada significantly increased the penalties associated with a conviction of impaired driving. The Criminal Code of Canada has specifically been amended to include significantly harsher…

Sharaf Sultan November 19, 2018

Contract Language: Courts’ Decisions May Surprise You!

There are often circumstances where you look at a contract and it’s tempting to be confident as to how a court will decide a case. For example, employees may be…

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Author: Sharaf Sultan

Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

Rights and Obligations: Health and Safety of Foreign Workers

Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination?

When a Resignation Becomes Wrongful Dismissal

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

Employers Must Consider Foreign Workers for Employment

Are Longer Notice Periods for Terminated Employees Becoming More Common?

Tougher Laws Relating to Impaired Driving to Permanent Residents and Foreign Workers

Contract Language: Courts’ Decisions May Surprise You!

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