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Layoffs and Constructive Dismissal

Navigating the intricate landscape of employment law can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to layoffs and the delicate issue of constructive dismissal. In Ontario, where workers’ rights…

3 Things to Know About Ontario’s Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

On May 29, 2020, the Ontario government published O. Reg 228/20: Infectious Diseases Emergency Leave (the “Regulation”), a regulation under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”). The changes under…

I Claimed Constructive Dismissal During COVID-19: Now What?

We have written this blog specifically because many employees have been facing a difficult dilemma in the COVID-19 era. Specifically, should employees accept significant changes to their employment, such as…

Life after Layoffs Pt. 2: Top 3 Questions for Employees Returning to the Workplace

This post is the second part of a three-part series on employment after layoffs due to COVID-19. You can see the first part of the series here. Last week, the…

Life After Layoffs Pt. 1: Top 3 Rehiring Tips

COVID-19 has dramatically impacted the business environment. While some businesses are doing well as a result of the shifting market demand, the harsh reality is that most businesses are suffering…

Can an Employer Profit From Treating Employees Unfairly?

What will the Supreme Court of Canada say about employers’ good faith obligations to employees and how it applies to circumstances where an employee is forced to leave their employment? …

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 5: When Can I Claim Constructive Dismissal as a Result of Workplace Harassment?

Workplace harassment, violence or bullying are serious issues that affect many workplaces. So what happens when an employer fails to put an end to abusive conduct in the workplace and…

My Employer Reduced My Salary, Can I Claim Constructive Dismissal?

An employee’s salary is generally a fundamental component of an employee’s contract, and an employer cannot unilaterally change a fundamental term of employment in a contract without being at risk…

Sultan Lawyers on Dismissal Pt. 3: The Difference Between Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal

You may be aware of two common terms often used to describe the actions of an employer who violates the rights of an employee at the time of the termination…