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Employer Obligations Check List – What You Should Know

Employers and employees in Ontario are subject to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the ESA”), which outlines key employment standards and obligations. Understanding and complying with the ESA can help…

Cracking Down on Exploitation: Canada Revamps Protections for Foreign Workers

Merging of Employment and Immigration Laws Continues The Government of Canada has modified the Immigration, Refugees and Protection Regulations (“IRPR”) to enhance the protection of foreign workers in Canada. The…

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…

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: Write Workplace Policies for Employers

Employers will typically rely on their employment agreements as the mechanism to guide the employees’ rights, entitlements, and workplace experiences. While employment agreements are certainly one part of this, workplace…

Recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day

We acknowledge that Sultan Lawyers Workplace Solutions is situated on the original territory and land of many nations, including the territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the…

How To Maintain Your Workplace: Employee Retention in COVID-19

The global workplace culture and professional realm have experienced remarkable changes following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aftermath of the pandemic specifically, includes what is informally known as…

Tips to Strengthen Your Workplace Policies

As an employer, it is critical to consistently review your workplace policies to ensure that they are up to date and in accordance with relevant legislation that governs human rights,…

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…