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End-of-Year Reminder: Review your Occupational Health and Safety Policies Annually

As the year comes to an end, it is important for employers to check in on their existing workplace policies and make sure that they are compliant. Ontario’s Occupational Health…

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act: Upcoming Compliance Standards

Governments across Canada are placing increased pressure on employers to ensure that their workplaces are both accessible and accommodating to individuals with a range of disabilities.  The aim is to…

Top Tips for Employers: Avoiding Liability at Office Holiday Events

With the holiday season upon us, it’s a good time to visit cautionary points relating to annual holiday parties and other festive events.  The laws governing an employer-employee relationship, including…

Will My Social Media Posts Cost Me My Job?

The popularity of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more have exponentially gained popularity over the last decade. These platforms allow us to remain connected with friends…

How Enforceable Are Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Clauses, Really?

Restrictive covenants in an employment context seek to limit a former employee’s ability to compete for and/or solicit clients in the industry once the employment relationship is terminated. Think non-competition…

Alcohol and Holiday Parties – A Cocktail for Success or Regret?

The holiday season is here again and with it comes holiday parties.  It is, therefore, a good time to consider the complex issue of alcohol and the workplace.  Unfortunately, what…

Let’s Talk Workplace Policies

Two weeks ago, McDonald’s made headlines when it was announced that their CEO, Steve Easterbrook would be leaving the company. The decision came after it became known to McDonald’s that…

Buzz Kill: Q & A’s on Cannabis at Work

With the recent legalization of recreational cannabis edibles, there is renewed concern about employee rights to cannabis use, but before employee’s puff-puff-pass in the staff room, they should consider the…

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 6: What Are My Options if I’m Wrongfully Dismissed?

Employers have the right to terminate the employment of their employees for any reason and at any time provided that the employer does not act in an unlawful way in…