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Reference Checks in Ontario

Reference Checks in Ontario Reference checks give employers the opportunity to gain insight from people who have worked with a potential candidate. They help employers understand how candidates operate in…

Neurodiversity and Accommodation in Ontario Workplaces

What Does Neurodiversity Mean Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brain function and cognitive processing. It includes a broad range of neurological differences such as autism spectrum disorder,…

How Employers Can Support Immigrant Employees in Ontario

While Economic Immigration in Canada is not a new topic of discussion, over the past few years Canada has faced an immigration boom like no other. With a proudly diverse…

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 do in advance to reduce your level of stress and…

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 put an end to abusive conduct in the workplace and…

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 4: The Difference Between Wrongful and Unjust Dismissal

Most employees understand that they have a right to be treated fairly upon the termination of their employment by their employer and to be free from wrongful dismissal. However, there…

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 rights of an employee at the time of the termination…

Are Electronic Employment Contracts Legal in Canada?

In Canada, many people believe that physical signatures have greater legitimacy than digital ones. Accordingly, employers continue to be hesitant to the idea of electronically signed employment agreements particularly in…

Employers Must Take All Reasonable Steps to Accommodate for a Disabled Employee

In a recent Ontario case, Regional Municipality of Waterloo (Sunnyside Home) v Ontario Nurses’ Association, an arbitrator ordered a long-term care home to reinstate a registered nurse who was fired…