WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Workplace Consequences for Crying Wolf – Employment Lessons from a Movie Theatre Gun Scare
A recent clickbait-gone-wrong incident at a Toronto area movie theatre is a good reminder to employers (and their employees) that words alone can have legitimate consequences. In March 2026 during […]
Who Owns What?
Copyright Ownership for Work Created in the Course of Employment It is a common misconception that anything created by an employee during employment automatically belongs to the employer. In reality, […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Behind the Michelin Stars – What employers can learn from the fall of Noma’s head chef
Recent media reports involving Noma’s René Redzepi have brought a long‑simmering conversation about toxic workplace culture in fine dining to a boil. Redzepi, regarded as one of the top chefs […]
Big Title, Little Evidence – The ONCA Weighs In On Fiduciary Status and Post-Employment Duties in Titus Steel Company Limited v. Hack
Departing employees owe duties of good faith, loyalty, and fidelity to their employer, regardless of how the employment relationship ends. But those duties are usually narrow. In most cases, a […]
WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong Comments on Managing Workplace Rivalry in Benefits Canada
WeirFoulds Partner and Chair of the Employment and Labour Practice Group, Daniel Wong, was recently quoted in Benefits Canada on how employers can effectively manage workplace rivalry and mitigate the […]
The Art of Interviewing 2026
WeirFoulds Associate Fiona Wong will share practical insights on the art of interviewing witnesses during a live webinar for the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia on March 3, […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Employer Takeaways from Willy Nylander’s Off-Duty Flip of the Bird
The Toronto Maple Leafs forward, William Nylander, had been sidelined with an injury for two weeks, yet he still managed to be one of the team’s biggest stories during that […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Return to Office, Return to Risk – Lessons from Global Affairs Canada
Remote work was supposed to be the pandemic’s one dependable souvenir. Instead, for Global Affairs Canada, it has turned into a live demonstration of how yesterday’s flexibility can become today’s […]
WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong Featured in The Globe and Mail on Employment Contract Negotiations
WeirFoulds Partner and Chair of the Employment and Labour Practice Group, Daniel Wong, was recently featured in the Globe and Mail’s Work Life – Career Advice section where he addressed […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: “Hello 911, I’m going to be late for work!”
While the Toronto winter may make many of us chilly and irritable, one resident recently took his frustrations a step too far. In early January, an angry driver called 911 […]
Ontario’s First Reprisal Ruling Under the Securities Act: A Compliance Wake-Up Call for Employers
For the first time, in McPherson v. Global Assets Inc.[1], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “SCJ”) interpreted and applied the anti-reprisal provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) (the […]
WeirFoulds Assists Lorne Park Capital Partners in Completing Going Private Transaction
On October 17, 2025, it was announced that Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc. completed a previously announced plan of arrangement with Sagard Private Equity Canada. The arrangement saw an affiliate […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Swing and a Miss – Off-Duty Conduct Gone Wrong
The Toronto Blue Jays might have struck out this year (but still delivered an incredible season), but the real foul ball recently came from the stands, and it cost an […]
WeirFoulds receives 32 practice area rankings in 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have received 32 practice area rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm is ranked […]
Navigating 2026: Key Employment Law Updates and Best Practices for Employers
As 2025 draws to a close, workplaces continue to adapt to shifting legal requirements, workforce expectations, and operational realities. Join the WeirFoulds Employment & Labour Group for an informative and […]