Sharaf Sultan September 18, 2017

Can employees get compensation when a job offer is revoked?

A recent case from the British Columbia Supreme Court is a useful reminder that employers can be responsible for compensation to a person who has their job offer pulled. The…

Sharaf Sultan September 14, 2017

Can an Employer Force an Employee to visit a Doctor of their Choice?

The Ontario Court of Appeal has refused to overturn a decision of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal which stated that employers can force employees to agree to an independent medical…

Sharaf Sultan September 12, 2017

Canadian Human Rights Act Expands to Include ‘Gender Identity’ and ‘Gender Expression

The Canadian Human Rights Act has officially added “gender identity” and “gender expression” to the list of protected grounds. This means that employees and other individuals will be protected from…

Sharaf Sultan September 7, 2017

2017 – The Year of the Employee in Canada

The year 2017 is turning into a remarkable year for labour and employment laws. This is because governments across the country are making significant changes to employment and labour legislation…

Sharaf Sultan September 5, 2017

If my company does not consider me an employee does that mean I am entitled to nothing if they let me go?

No it’s not that simple. A company may believe that you are not entitled to severance but it’s very possible they are wrong. A useful decision on who is entitled…

Sharaf Sultan September 1, 2017

Labour Day – It all Started in Canada

Labour Day has an important and long history in Canada and North America. The holiday can be traced to 1872 and the Toronto Typographical Union that went on strike…

Sharaf Sultan August 30, 2017

Supreme Court Upholds Employer’s Right in Drug Addiction Termination Case

The Supreme Court has ruled that an employer was within its rights to terminate an employee’s employment who had a cocaine addiction. The case involved Elk Valley Coal Corporation, a…

Sharaf Sultan August 23, 2017

Ontario Court Emphasizes Importance of Well-Drafted Contracts for Employers

Ontario Court of Appeal reminds employers of the importance of well drafted contracts The recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Covenoho v. Pendylum Ltd., 2017 ONCA 284 has reminded…

Sharaf Sultan August 17, 2017

Getting Closer to a Revamped Labour Market in Ontario

Getting Closer to a Revamped Labour Market in Ontario The Ontario government is in the process of implementing significant changes to the rules and regulations surrounding Ontario’s labour laws. The…

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Author: Sharaf Sultan

Can employees get compensation when a job offer is revoked?

Can an Employer Force an Employee to visit a Doctor of their Choice?

Canadian Human Rights Act Expands to Include ‘Gender Identity’ and ‘Gender Expression

2017 – The Year of the Employee in Canada

If my company does not consider me an employee does that mean I am entitled to nothing if they let me go?

Labour Day – It all Started in Canada

Supreme Court Upholds Employer’s Right in Drug Addiction Termination Case

Ontario Court Emphasizes Importance of Well-Drafted Contracts for Employers

Getting Closer to a Revamped Labour Market in Ontario

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