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Category: Employee Rights

Kristine Gorman October 10, 2019

Understanding Employee Voting Rights on Election Day

Canada goes to the polls on October 21, 2019, and as such, it is an opportune time to review employee and employer rights and responsibilities on election day. This is…

Sultan Lawyers July 4, 2019

Work, Weed & Gummy Bears: Know Your Rights!

With the recent legalization of cannabis in Canada, including the upcoming legalization of edible cannabis products, cannabis users have more and more questions about the use of weed in the…

Kristine Gorman May 6, 2019

I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong, Did My Employer Have the Right to Terminate my Employment?

Employees often wonder whether their employer had the right to terminate their employment for no specific reason. Unless an employment contract or a valid company policy which forms part of…

Sultan Lawyers December 21, 2018

Is Your Employer Giving You Enough Time Off for the Holidays?

The holiday season is upon us. Many people use this time to take a break from work, to travel and to visit with friends and family. If you are an…

Sharaf Sultan September 25, 2017

Can an Employer Use Your Genetic Material Against You?

Modern testing techniques mean that it is possible for individuals to access highly intimate data about not just their current medical condition but their underlying genetic condition.  This has raised…

Sharaf Sultan September 18, 2017

Can employees get compensation when a job offer is revoked?

A recent case from the British Columbia Supreme Court is a useful reminder that employers can be responsible for compensation to a person who has their job offer pulled. The…

Sharaf Sultan September 14, 2017

Can an Employer Force an Employee to visit a Doctor of their Choice?

The Ontario Court of Appeal has refused to overturn a decision of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal which stated that employers can force employees to agree to an independent medical…

Sharaf Sultan September 7, 2017

2017 – The Year of the Employee in Canada

The year 2017 is turning into a remarkable year for labour and employment laws.  This is because governments across the country are making significant changes to employment and labour legislation…

Sharaf Sultan September 5, 2017

If my company does not consider me an employee does that mean I am entitled to nothing if they let me go?

No it’s not that simple.  A company may believe that you are not entitled to severance but it’s very possible they are wrong. A useful decision on who is entitled…

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