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Avoiding Discrimination During the Hiring Process

The recruitment process is generally responsible for more incidents of discrimination than any other area of employment. In general, employers understand that overt and explicit acts of discrimination, otherwise known…

FILING A WORKPLACE COMPLAINT

According to the Ontario Health and Safety Act (“OHSA“), employers have a duty to maintain a healthy and safe workplace for their employees. As part of this duty, employers must…

WHAT IS A REASONABLE TERMINATION PACKAGE?

Following the termination of your employment, you may wonder if the termination package offered to you is sufficient or if you may be entitled to more. In the absence of…

I Want to Hire a Temporary Foreign Worker Via a Labour Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”): What Do I Need to Know?

Canadian employers facing a labour or skills shortage may be permitted to hire a temporary foreign worker to fill the role if genuine efforts have been made to initially hire…

Understanding Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

Employees in Ontario have the right to be free from bullying and harassment in the workplace as prescribed under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) and Human Rights Code…

Why Age Matters in Wrongful Dismissal

Employees across Canada are generally entitled to financial protection if they have been dismissed from their employment on a without-cause basis. Upon termination, employees are entitled to reasonable notice (or…

Drug And Alcohol Testing In The Workplace

While employers have a positive obligation to create a safe workplace for employees, addressing this concern through the implementation of drug and alcohol testing policies can raise significant human rights issues.…

Sharaf Sultan Included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™

    Sultan Lawyers is proud to announce that our firm’s founder, Sharaf Sultan, was included in the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Sharaf has been dedicated…

Canada Eases COVID-19 Quarantine Restrictions: What You Need to Know

Since August 9th, 2021, fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents have been permitted to enter Canada for reasons related to non-essential travel, without needed to observe mandatory quarantine protocols.…