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Sharaf Sultan April 19, 2017

Sexual Harassment Leads to Multiple Heads of Damages

Employers can be held liable for significant damages relating to sexual harassment.  A recent case from the Ontario Court of Appeal – Doyle v Zochem Inc (2017 ONCA 130) – is…

Kristine Gorman March 29, 2017

Budget 2017: Proposed Changes to Leave Entitlements & EI Benefits

The Federal Government’s newly released Budget 2017: Building a Strong Middle Class proposes changes to leave entitlements and Employment Insurance (“EI”) benefits that are relevant to employers and employees alike.…

Sharaf Sultan March 26, 2017

Ontario Court of Appeal Update on Termination Clause Enforceability

The compensation which employees are entitled to upon the termination of their employment is a regular and major source of conflict.  Generally, employers in Ontario are required to provide employees…

Sultan Lawyers March 26, 2017

Tightening of workplace safety legislation in British Columbia

Occupational health and safety laws in British Columbia are about to become more onerous for employers.  Specifically, the following requirements on employers will become enforceable law on April 3, 2017:…

Sharaf Sultan March 19, 2017

Are employees entitled to all their benefits after the termination?

The right to benefits following the termination of an employee’s employment can lead to many disputes between employers and former employees.  This can be a significant issue, particularly for employees…

Sharaf Sultan March 16, 2017

Global Talent Pilot Stream Simplifies Work Permit Applications

Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development, and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, recently announced a new stream under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s…

Sultan Lawyers March 7, 2017

CETA Aims to Facilitate the Mobility of Labour Between Canada & the European Union

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (“CETA” or the “Agreement”), arguably the most significant trade deal Canada has negotiated since the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”), is set to…

Sultan Lawyers February 7, 2017

Employer Liability for Neglecting Immigration Law Changes in Workforce Planning

In a judgment released January 3, 2017, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario awarded $20,000 to a foreign worker who complained that he was terminated due to both his ethnic origin and…

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