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May 2, 2022

Bill 88 Introduces New Policy Requirement and Significant Changes for Employers in Ontario

On April 11, 2022, Bill 88 the Working for Workers Act, 2022 (“Bill 88”) received royal assent, making it law in Ontario. Bill 88 makes amendments to…

Court of Appeal: One Incident of Sexual Harassment May Warrant Summary Termination

Dismissal for just cause has been described as the “capital punishment” of employment law. Indeed, courts are generally reluctant to uphold a dismissal for just cause absent…

Apr 20, 2022

Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference

WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong will be speaking at at Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference taking place in Toronto from April 20 to 21,…

Apr 18, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Seth Holland to the Labour and Employment Law Practice Group

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Seth Holland as an Associate to the firm’s Labour and Employment Law Practice Group. Seth practices in all areas of labour, employment,…

Mar 10, 2022

WeirFoulds Tools For Success: Season 3 – A Construction Webinar Series

WeirBack! WeirFoulds Construction Lawyers Krista Chaytor and Jeff Scorgie return with Tools for Success: Season 3 – A comprehensive four-part practical webinar series designed to highlight the…

Mar 1, 2022

Ontario Will Require Certain Employers to Implement Electronic Monitoring Policies

On February 24, 2022, the Government of Ontario announced that it will introduce new legislation requiring employers with 25 or more workers to implement a written electronic…

Guidance for Ontario Employers on Disconnecting from Work Policies and Non-Compete Agreements

On December 2, 2021, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (the “Act”) received royal assent. As we discussed in an earlier update, the Act, among other things,…

Feb 25, 2022

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 30 of our lawyers have been recognized in 19 different practice areas in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was…

Feb 16, 2022

Federal Advisory Committee Offers Insight into Disconnect from Work Policies for Employees

The COVID-19 pandemic has blurred the line between work and home life for many employees. Disconnecting from work has in turn become significantly more difficult. In response,…

Feb 3, 2022

Employer Alert: Inquest into the 2009 Metron Scaffolding Tragedy Begins

An inquest into a scaffolding collapse that resulted in the death of four construction workers is underway. The inquest into the tragedy is aimed at improving worker…

Jan 24, 2022

WEPPA Amendments in Force: Some Welcome Changes

On November 20, 2021, long-awaited amendments to the Wage Earner Protection Program (“WEPP”) came into force. The amendments are a welcome change to WEPP and will close…

Jan 4, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes 15 former associates to the partnership

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 15 of our former associates have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2022. Each of our newest additions to the partnership…

Dec 2, 2021

Employer Alert: Ontario Passes Working for Workers Act, 2021

On November 30, 2021, the Government of Ontario passed the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (the “Act”), an omnibus legislation that amends several employment-related statutes, including the…

Nov 30, 2021

PMAC HR Network Meeting

WeirFoulds Partner and Chair of our Employment Law Group, Daniel Wong, is a guest speaker at the Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”) Operation Heads’ Network –…

Oct 26, 2021

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

Leading Questions is a new biweekly web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. The series is hosted by…

Oct 19, 2021

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: Getting Back to Business

Join WeirFoulds Employment Law lawyers Megan Mah, Daniel Wong and Ryan Morris on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 12:30 – 2:00 PM EDT as they discuss tax…

Oct 7, 2021

22nd Employment Law Summit – Law Society of Ontario

WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong will be speaking at the 22nd Employment Law Summit hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 9…

Oct 5, 2021

20th Annual Charter Conference – The Canadian Bar Association

Megan Mah, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ Employment Law group will be chairing the 20th Annual Charter Conference being hosted by the Canadian Bar Association on October 5,…

Sep 27, 2021

New Hope for Employers for “Just Cause” Termination Provisions: Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc.

In Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc., 2021 ONSC 5961 (“Rahman”), Justice Dunphy of the Superior Court of Ontario rejected the plaintiff’s argument that a “just cause”…

Sep 23, 2021

Ontario Human Rights Commission Releases Policy Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Proof of Vaccine Certificates That Provides Guidance to Employers

Overview of Policy and Requirements Regarding Mandatory Vaccination As the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, and following a whirl of announcements from federal,…

Sep 14, 2021

A Cautionary Tale for Employers: Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP

In Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP, 2021 ONSC 4822 Justice Vella of the Superior Court of Ontario awarded a terminated employee $25,000 in moral damages due…

Sep 13, 2021

Where to? Another Trip for Uber as the Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. Class Action Drives Ahead

Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s highly anticipated decision in Uber Technologies Inc. v Heller, 2020 SCC 16, on August 12, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

Sep 9, 2021

Employment Law Issues During Bankruptcy, Restructuring and/or Insolvency – The Canadian Bar Association

WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho will be speaking at “Employment Law Issues During Bankruptcy, Restructuring and/or Insolvency”, a webinar being hosted by the Canadian Bar Association on September…

Sep 1, 2021

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Employee Paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Program

In response to rising COVID-19 cases driven by the Delta variant, the Ontario government has extended its COVID-19 paid infectious disease emergency leave program until the end…

Aug 27, 2021

New Ontario Regulation: Employers Must Comply with the Advice of the Chief of Medical Officer of Health Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

On August 24, 2021, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 577/21, amending O. Reg. 364/20 (Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step).…

Aug 26, 2021

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized…

Aug 19, 2021

Elections in the Time of COVID: Employer Obligations on Federal Election Day and COVID-19 Considerations

On September 20th, 2021, Canadians will head to the polls to elect their next Prime Minister and members to Parliament. This will be the first time in…

Aug 18, 2021

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

Megan Mah, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ Employment Law Group, will be Chairing the Ontario Bar Association’s panel “Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity” on Wednesday,…

Jul 27, 2021

HRPA 2021 Summer Conference

WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong will be speaking at the HRPA 2021 Summer Conference taking place virtually from July 27 to 29. Today’s HR Professionals are faced with…

Jul 12, 2021

Do Not Make a Bad Situation Worse: Court of Appeal Awards Punitive Damages for Inadequate Safety Practices following a Workplace Accident

In Eynon v Simplicity Air Ltd,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal recognized that post-incident conduct in the workplace can expose an employer to additional liability. The Court…

Federally Regulated Employers Take Note: Upcoming Obligations for Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value Under the Pay Equity Act

Coming into force on August 31, 2021, the Government of Canada’s Pay Equity Act (the “Act”) is part of a framework for long-term changes to ensure that…

Jun 29, 2021

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WeirFoulds Tools For Success: Season 3 – A Construction Webinar Series

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

PMAC HR Network Meeting

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: Getting Back to Business

22nd Employment Law Summit – Law Society of Ontario

20th Annual Charter Conference – The Canadian Bar Association

Employment Law Issues During Bankruptcy, Restructuring and/or Insolvency – The Canadian Bar Association

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

HRPA 2021 Summer Conference

RGD Creativity & The Law Webinar: Implications of the Pandemic: Employment Law Issues – Designers Promoting Designers

Preparing Your Workplace for Success Post COVID-19

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Employment & Labour

Bill 88 Introduces New Policy Requirement and Significant Changes for Employers in Ontario

Court of Appeal: One Incident of Sexual Harassment May Warrant Summary Termination

Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Seth Holland to the Labour and Employment Law Practice Group

WeirFoulds Tools For Success: Season 3 – A Construction Webinar Series

Ontario Will Require Certain Employers to Implement Electronic Monitoring Policies

Guidance for Ontario Employers on Disconnecting from Work Policies and Non-Compete Agreements

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Federal Advisory Committee Offers Insight into Disconnect from Work Policies for Employees

Employer Alert: Inquest into the 2009 Metron Scaffolding Tragedy Begins

WEPPA Amendments in Force: Some Welcome Changes

WeirFoulds welcomes 15 former associates to the partnership

Employer Alert: Ontario Passes Working for Workers Act, 2021

PMAC HR Network Meeting

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: Getting Back to Business

22nd Employment Law Summit – Law Society of Ontario

20th Annual Charter Conference – The Canadian Bar Association

New Hope for Employers for “Just Cause” Termination Provisions: Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc.

Ontario Human Rights Commission Releases Policy Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Proof of Vaccine Certificates That Provides Guidance to Employers

A Cautionary Tale for Employers: Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP

Where to? Another Trip for Uber as the Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. Class Action Drives Ahead

Employment Law Issues During Bankruptcy, Restructuring and/or Insolvency – The Canadian Bar Association

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Employee Paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Program

New Ontario Regulation: Employers Must Comply with the Advice of the Chief of Medical Officer of Health Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

Elections in the Time of COVID: Employer Obligations on Federal Election Day and COVID-19 Considerations

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

HRPA 2021 Summer Conference

Do Not Make a Bad Situation Worse: Court of Appeal Awards Punitive Damages for Inadequate Safety Practices following a Workplace Accident

Federally Regulated Employers Take Note: Upcoming Obligations for Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value Under the Pay Equity Act

You Heard Us the First Time: Global Payrolls Determine Severance Pay Obligations in Ontario

The Ontario Court of Appeal Provides a Clear Solution to the Common Employer Doctrine

RGD Creativity & The Law Webinar: Implications of the Pandemic: Employment Law Issues – Designers Promoting Designers

Preparing Your Workplace for Success Post COVID-19

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