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Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (Bill 229)

The Ontario government has introduced the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (Bil 229), which has now received Royal Assent and will build on the previous five Working for Workers…

Top Reasons to Have a Lawyer Review a Job Offer

Receiving an employment offer is a moment that can shape your career path, determining not just your current circumstances but also influencing your long-term prospects. It is easy to overlook…

My Employer Will Not Provide Me with a Reference Letter. What Can I Do?

Termination of employment can be a difficult experience. One of the major stressors for an employee is when and if they will find new employment. In connection with this, most…

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…

Rule 49: Cost Consequences and Offers to Settle During Litigation

Many individuals pursuing litigation against their former employers for wrongful dismissal or other employment-related issues are not aware of the potential cost consequences relating to offers to settle that may…

Accommodating Disabilities at Work: Ontario’s Duty to Accommodate

Accommodating disabilities at work is a crucial aspect of employment law, and it is based on the concept of the “duty to accommodate.” This blog discusses an employer’s duty to…

Supreme Court Upholds Employer’s Right in Drug Addiction Termination Case

The Supreme Court has ruled that an employer was within its rights to terminate an employee’s employment who had a cocaine addiction. The case involved Elk Valley Coal Corporation, a…

Employees on Disability Leave Must Receive Pay in Lieu of Notice

Employees on Disability Leave Must Receive Pay in Lieu of Notice when Employment is Terminated In McLeod v 1274458 Ontario Inc., the Ontario Superior court confirmed the principle that working…

Ontario Court Emphasizes Importance of Well-Drafted Contracts for Employers

Ontario Court of Appeal reminds employers of the importance of well drafted contracts The recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Covenoho v. Pendylum Ltd., 2017 ONCA 284 has reminded…