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Understanding Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

Employees in Ontario have the right to be free from bullying and harassment in the workplace as prescribed under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) and Human Rights Code…

Why Age Matters in Wrongful Dismissal

Employees across Canada are generally entitled to financial protection if they have been dismissed from their employment on a without-cause basis. Upon termination, employees are entitled to reasonable notice (or…

Drug And Alcohol Testing In The Workplace

While employers have a positive obligation to create a safe workplace for employees, addressing this concern through the implementation of drug and alcohol testing policies can raise significant human rights issues.…

Sharaf Sultan Included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™

    Sultan Lawyers is proud to announce that our firm’s founder, Sharaf Sultan, was included in the 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Sharaf has been dedicated…

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

Since August 9th, 2021, fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents have been permitted to enter Canada for reasons related to non-essential travel, without needed to observe mandatory quarantine protocols.…

Do I Need to Sue if I Think I’m Entitled to Further Compensation at Termination?

Many employees are deterred from requesting additional compensation from employers upon termination.  This is largely because employees assume that they can only secure damages after a drawn-out period of expensive…

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…

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,…

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…