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Jun 1, 2020

Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissals under the ESA, 2000

On May 29, 2020, the Ontario government filed Ontario Regulation 228/20 (the “Regulation”).[1] This Regulation, made under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000, (the “ESA”) provides some clarity…

May 29, 2020

Critical IP Ownership Issues for Practitioners – IPIC

Technology & IP Partner James Kosa will speak at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s June 19, 2020 webinar on critical IP ownership issues for practitioners. The…

May 27, 2020

OHS Connect – Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

Employment lawyer Megan Mah joins the main panel discussion at the July 7th OHS Connect online event, hosted by Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine. The discussion, “Leading the…

2020 Canada Spring Training Session – Canadian MSB Association (CMSBA)

Partner Susan Han will speak at the CMSBA’s 2020 Canadian Spring Training Session on May 28, 2020. She will provide a beneficial ownership update at 2:05 p.m.…

May 21, 2020

Planning Ahead in a COVID-19 World: Short and Long Term Considerations for Returning to an Office Workplace

For the past few months, businesses have been focused on navigating their operations and employees through the COVID-19 world, and the many government directives and regulations that…

May 20, 2020

New Details Emerge about Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program – but Questions Still Remain

On April 16, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the Canadian Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to help landlords and tenants weather the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

May 15, 2020

Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen

On May 14, 2020, the Province of Ontario issued its “Detailed List of Stage 1 Openings”.[1] Effective May 19, 2020, Ontario will enter “Phase 2” of the…

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

UPDATED: May 15, 2020 As far as the construction industry is concerned, things are starting to get back to normal. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Government…

May 13, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Canadian Orebodies Inc. in its Acquisition of Hemlo Area Properties from O3 Mining Inc.

On May 8, 2020, Canadian Orebodies Inc. (“CORE”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: CORE) completed the acquisition of the West Hemlo and North Hemlo properties (collectively, the “Properties”)…

May 11, 2020

Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit

Co-author David Bolger is a Special Advisor, Legal Counsel at the University of Ottawa. University of Ottawa and the Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of…

Megan Mah speaks with Canadian Occupational Safety about updated construction safety guidelines

Megan Mah has a diverse practice that focuses on human rights, employment, civil litigation, administrative and constitutional law. In May 2020 she spoke with Canadian Occupational Safety…

The Masked Workplace: Employment Law Implications for the Post-Pandemic Work Environment

Join our Employment and Labour Law lawyers, Daniel Wong, Megan Mah and John Wilkinson on Thursday May 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST as they discuss key…

May 7, 2020

So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 2

Click here to read Part 1 of this article What is a tenant or landlord to do if the tenant can no longer afford the premises they…

May 6, 2020

So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 1

As we look toward the future and think about reopening our country, all of us in commercial leasing are asking principally the two same questions: What will…

May 4, 2020

Understanding the Impact of Commercial Rent Deferrals on Landlord GST/HST Remittance Obligations

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, businesses have largely closed on a temporary basis to comply with public health orders across all provinces (though we are now seeing…

May 1, 2020

How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19

On March 24, 2020, the Province of Ontario declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act[1] in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

As Ontario Begins to Reopen, Provincial Health and Safety Associations Provide Guidance to Employers Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a myriad of challenges for employers. In addition to the financial and social issues posed by the pandemic, employers are under increased pressure…

Apr 29, 2020

The “New Normal”: What Ontario’s Plan to Reopen Means for Employers

On April 27, 2020, the Ontario provincial government released “A Framework for Reopening our Province”, which details the government’s plan to gradually ease the restrictions that were…

Apr 27, 2020

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 26 of our lawyers have been recognized in 15 different practice areas in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Hot Take: Mandatory Temperature Screenings are a Reasonable Imposition

Drastic times do, occasionally, call for drastic measures. Although there is no debate that these are drastic times, that alone does not necessarily give employers free reign…

Apr 23, 2020

Trudeau Promises Rental Assistance to Commercial Tenants – But No Details Yet

As the various levels of government continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19, each government’s response continues to evolve. Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario was under…

Apr 22, 2020

WeirFoulds’ commercial leasing group returns with an all-new season of WeirTalking Leasing, podcast series

WeirFoulds LLP’s Commercial Leasing Group is pleased to launch part one of the second season of WeirTalking Leasing – a legal podcast series highlighting the top commercial…

Freeze (or Re-Freeze): Come Out of the COVID-19 Crisis With Your Hands Up (in a Victory Pose!)

With the exception of a few businesses (e.g., hand sanitizer and toilet paper manufacturers), the COVID-19 crisis has had a material detrimental impact on the current value…

Further Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Applications Process to Open April 27, 2020

Prime Minister Trudeau has provided further information regarding the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including updates to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program. The…

Apr 20, 2020

Duty to Report and COVID-19

As a regulatory body that regulates professions, you may be receiving questions from your registrants about whether they have a legal obligation to report personal health information…

Guidelines on the Territorial Scope of the General Data Protection Regulation

Executive Summary Regulation on data protection and privacy in the European Union (“EU” or “Union”) is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR” or “Regulation”). On…

Apr 15, 2020

New CSA, TSX, TSX-V and Legislative Measures Provide Guidance to Public Companies

To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Public Health Ontario recommends practicing physical distancing, which includes avoiding large gatherings. In light of these recommendations, reporting issuers must re-consider…

Did the Ontario Government shut down your construction project? – Understanding COVID-19’s impact on construction projects

Join WeirFoulds partners Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and associate Jeff Scorgie on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. for an information session on the impact of…

Apr 13, 2020

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Critical IP Ownership Issues for Practitioners – IPIC

OHS Connect – Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

2020 Canada Spring Training Session – Canadian MSB Association (CMSBA)

Planning Ahead in a COVID-19 World: Short and Long Term Considerations for Returning to an Office Workplace

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

The Masked Workplace: Employment Law Implications for the Post-Pandemic Work Environment

How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19

Duty to Report and COVID-19

Did the Ontario Government shut down your construction project? – Understanding COVID-19’s impact on construction projects

The Uncertainty is Over: It is Time to Register Your Liens and Allow Holdback to be Released

COVID-19: Cyber Security Risk Considerations

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Ontario Government Introduces Significant Changes to Temporary Layoffs and Constructive Dismissals under the ESA, 2000

Critical IP Ownership Issues for Practitioners – IPIC

OHS Connect – Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine

2020 Canada Spring Training Session – Canadian MSB Association (CMSBA)

Planning Ahead in a COVID-19 World: Short and Long Term Considerations for Returning to an Office Workplace

New Details Emerge about Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program – but Questions Still Remain

Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

WeirFoulds represents Canadian Orebodies Inc. in its Acquisition of Hemlo Area Properties from O3 Mining Inc.

Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit

Megan Mah speaks with Canadian Occupational Safety about updated construction safety guidelines

The Masked Workplace: Employment Law Implications for the Post-Pandemic Work Environment

So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 2

So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 1

Understanding the Impact of Commercial Rent Deferrals on Landlord GST/HST Remittance Obligations

How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19

As Ontario Begins to Reopen, Provincial Health and Safety Associations Provide Guidance to Employers Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

The “New Normal”: What Ontario’s Plan to Reopen Means for Employers

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Hot Take: Mandatory Temperature Screenings are a Reasonable Imposition

Trudeau Promises Rental Assistance to Commercial Tenants – But No Details Yet

WeirFoulds’ commercial leasing group returns with an all-new season of WeirTalking Leasing, podcast series

Freeze (or Re-Freeze): Come Out of the COVID-19 Crisis With Your Hands Up (in a Victory Pose!)

Further Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Applications Process to Open April 27, 2020

Duty to Report and COVID-19

Guidelines on the Territorial Scope of the General Data Protection Regulation

New CSA, TSX, TSX-V and Legislative Measures Provide Guidance to Public Companies

Did the Ontario Government shut down your construction project? – Understanding COVID-19’s impact on construction projects

Helping Employers Understand the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

The Uncertainty is Over: It is Time to Register Your Liens and Allow Holdback to be Released

COVID-19: Cyber Security Risk Considerations

Ford Government Tightens Lockdown on Ontario Businesses: New Truncated List of Essential Workplaces Released

Daniel Wong speaks with Huffington Post about employee safety during COVID-19 pandemic

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: What All Employers Need to Know

Blanket Relief for Certain Regulatory Filings as a Result of COVID-19

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