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TOP 3 THINGS EMPLOYERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EMPLOYING FOREIGN WORKERS DURING COVID-19

The Government of Canada is controlling the entry of foreign workers to Canada to control the spread of COVID-19. The details of these restrictions are important because they have a…

Top 4 Things To Know About Employee Travel to Canada During COVID-19

The Government of Canada is working closely with partners in Canada and globally to respond to the current outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. This includes exerting strict control over the…

5 Things Employees Should Know About Canada’s New Emergency Response Benefit Program

On March 25, 2020, the Canadian government announced the streamlining of the COVID-19 emergency benefit programs by introducing the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit. The new program replaces the previously announced…

Top 3 Ways COVID-19 is Impacting Foreign Workers & Their Employers

Whether you are a foreign worker or an employer of foreign nationals, we know that COVID-19 is having a direct impact on you. This is because concerns about the spread…

Top 4 Things to Know about Ontario’s New Leave of Absence Provisions

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Ontario government is expanding the number of approved workplace leaves of absence available to employees. Under the expanded provisions, employees have the right…

THE FIRST FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN LAID OFF

1. Seek Professional Legal Advice It is important to be mindful of the fact that layoffs and terminations of employment are not the same things. While they can be easily confused,…

I’ve Been Laid Off Due to COVID-19: A Guide for Employees

Uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 continues to grow and the resulting social distancing and self-isolation directives bring new challenges to Canada’s workforce. Given the economic challenges that Canadian employers are facing, it…

Sultan Lawyers COVID-19 Statement

We are committed to the health and safety of our community during this time of great concern. Our business remains open, but our lawyers and staff are working remotely to…

Sultan Lawyers COVID-19 Alert: Employment Issues

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sultan Lawyers is providing periodic feedback to bring clarity to important matters for the labour market. This will take the form of the latest…