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Leaves of Absence, Pt 2: Understanding Sick Leave and the Duty to Accommodate, A Human Rights Perspective

Welcome to the second installment of our blog series on Leaves of Absence by Sultan Lawyers. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our previous blog post on…

Leaves of Absence, Pt 1: Responsibilities During a Leave of Absence

In Ontario, there are certain circumstances when an employee can temporarily take a break from work, commonly referred to as a leave, and their job is protected. The various “leaves”…

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…

DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

In the workforce, employers and employees are immersed into an environment that forces collaboration with individuals of differing ability, identity, status, race, age, and many other characteristics. These factors work…

WHAT IS THE DUTY TO MITIGATE?

The duty to mitigate refers to a common law principle that requires an employee who has been wrongfully dismissed to take all reasonable steps to find comparable, alternative employment during…

Canada Designates September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Government of Canada has formally designated September 30 as a public holiday. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be observed to honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis survivors…

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…

Pregnancy & Parental Leave, Pt. 3: Am I Entitled to my Pre-Leave Role?

This blog is the third installment of a four-part series by Sultan Lawyers focused on employment issues specific to pregnancy and parental leave in Ontario. The first installment can be…