(416) 214-5111

Leave Entitlements in Ontario 2025

Ontario is making some important updates to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) that will take effect in 2025. The province’s Employment Standards Act is being updated to introduce new and…

Can Your Employer Force You to Take a Leave of Absence?

In Ontario, the relationship between employers and employees is governed by the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. These laws are designed to protect employees while…

Understanding Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policies in Ontario

As an employment law firm, we often receive questions about pregnancy and parental leave rights in Ontario. This blog intends to help employees and employers understand their rights and obligations…

Ontario Employee Sick Note Update

As of April 2024, the Ontario government is planning to scrap sick notes in an effort to cut down on paperwork for family physicians. This change will be part of…

EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT STRESS LEAVE IN ONTARIO

The COVID-19 pandemic has had several negative impacts on many Canadians. Statistics Canada revealed stress levels of Canadians have doubled since the onset of the pandemic, with Canadians experiencing fear…

Pregnancy & Parental Leave, Pt. 2: Missed Career Opportunities While on Leave

This blog is the second 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…

Navigating Compassionate and Family Caregiver Leave

In the fast-paced world of employment, where responsibilities often extend beyond the workplace, Ontario employment laws recognize the importance of a work-life balance. These provisions include compassionate and family caregiver…

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,…

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…