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Update on Vaccines in the Workplace

The COVID-19 vaccine has become widely available with approximately 44% of eligible Ontarians now fully vaccinated. The increase in vaccination leads to more questions surrounding the enforceability of vaccination policies…

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

The Public Health Agency of Canada has recently announced that as of 11:59 pm on July 5th, 2021, Canada will be easing its mandatory two-week quarantine restrictions on non-essential travel.…

Fixed-Term Employment Contracts: What You Should Know

There are a variety of employment contracts governing the employer-employee relationship. Within the spectrum of varieties are two main types, being (1) fixed-term contracts and (2) indefinite-term contracts.  While most…

Pregnancy & Parental Leave, Pt. 4: Commonly Asked Questions

This blog is the final installment of a four-part series by Sultan Lawyers focused on employment issues specific to pregnancy and parental leave in Ontario. To view the previous installments,…

Am I Entitled to Accommodation Based on my Family Care Obligations?

The COVID-19 pandemic has blurred the lines between work and family more than ever before, making accommodation on the grounds of family status particularly relevant. For example, if you require…

Determining the Employment Relationship

Whether you are classified as an employee or not can have a significant impact on your benefits and entitlements. Therefore, it is essential to have a sound understanding of the…

My Employer Will Not Provide Me with a Reference Letter. What Can I Do?

Termination of employment can be a difficult experience. One of the major stressors for an employee is when and if they will find new employment. In connection with this, most…

Mental Health in the Workplace: Understanding Your Rights

Mental illness is a leading cause of disability in Canada, with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health estimating that at least 500,000 Canadians miss work every week due to…

Ontario Paid Sick Leave: Answering Your Questions

The province of Ontario has implemented a temporary three (3) day paid sick leave for workers who are unable to perform their usual duties for reasons related to the COVID-19…