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Alternative Dispute Resolution, Pt. 1: The Pros and Cons of Mediation in Employment Law Cases

This blog is the first installment of a two-part series by Sultan Lawyers focused on Alternative Dispute Resolutions. Mediation is a popular method to resolve disputes between employers and employees…

Know Your Rights as An Employee During a Harassment Workplace Investigation

It is important to feel safe and respected in the workplace. Legislation like the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) protect Ontario employees…

Mass Terminations and Severance Pay

It is always shocking when an Employer terminates a considerable number of employees in one fell swoop, and even more unsettling when you find yourself subject to a mass termination.…

Your Employee Rights During a Sale of Business

When the ownership of a business changes, the future of the company and its employees may be uncertain. It’s important to understand your rights as an employee when there is…

Age Discrimination in Employment

Ageism is a form of social prejudice that is often overlooked in comparison to, for example, gender or race-based discrimination. Ageism is defined by the World Health Organization as the…

Employer’s Guide to Workplace Mental Health Accommodation

  Employers in Canada have a duty to accommodate employees who suffer from mental illness and poor mental health. Mental health and mental illness are not the same thing. Even…

How to Recognize and Report Workplace Harassment

Workplace Harassment can occur in many forms and has no place in the workplace. Employees in Ontario have the right to be free from bullying and harassment as described under…

Top Reasons To Review Your Employment Contract With A Lawyer

You received a job offer, and it can be tempting to go ahead and sign what’s offered to you, particularly if you’re excited about the position or you’ve been hunting…

Updates to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act – Requirement for Naloxone Kits in Ontario Workplaces

In our previous blog, we have discussed the changes introduced in the Working for Workers Act, 2022 (“Bill 88”). As of April 11, 2022, Bill 88 has been enacted and…