WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kathleen Gregus, Piper McGavin, Yalda Mousavi and Hashim Sohail to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome four new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Kathleen Gregus – Construction Kathleen is an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. She […]
59 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 49 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best Lawyers: […]
WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong comments on wrongful dismissal case in Human Resources Director Canada
Partner Daniel Wong, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Employment and Labour Practice Group was quoted in an article in the Human Resources Director Canada on July 26th, 2024. The article focused on […]
The Law Helps Those Who Help Themselves: Lessons for Employers from Wilds v. 1959612 Ontario Inc.
In the context of adversarial litigation, it is tempting to want to do your opponent no favours and to “play hardball” at every opportunity. But in wrongful dismissal cases, employers […]
WeirFoulds recognized by SCG Legal for completing DEI Advocate Certification Program
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized for its participation in SCG Legal’s inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advocate Certification Program. The firm has been […]
De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited: Judicial Guidance on Summary Judgment under Simplified Procedure, the Continued Importance of Waksdale and the Employer’s Evidentiary Burden to Prove a Failure to Mitigate
No two wrongful dismissal cases are exactly alike, but there are often similarities between them, including commencing the action under Ontario’s Simplified Procedure, a process available for lawsuits in which […]
Preventing and Managing Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry – The Construction Institute of Canada
Partners Al Formosa and Megan Mah will present Preventing and Managing Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry, an instructor-led live webinar that will be hosted by The Construction Institute […]
Troubled Waters Ahead? Key Tips for Employers to Navigate Internal Risk
Join members of the WeirFoulds Employment & Labour Law and Commercial Litigation teams as they discuss key issues facing employers and identify practical tips to effectively navigate and mitigate internal […]
Ontario Employers: More Upcoming Changes – Working for Workers Five Act, 2024
On May 6th, 2024 the Ontario government announced the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, the latest addition in a series of bills addressing pathways to skilled trades, barriers to […]
Another Reason for Employers to Review the Termination Provisions in Employment Agreements: Dufault v. The Corporation Of The Township Of Ignace
A recent decision at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has become a hot topic for employers and their employment agreements with employees. In Dufault v. The Corporation of the […]
New Requirements for Employers in Ontario: Working for Workers Four Act, 2023
On March 21, 2024 the Ontario government passed Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (the “Act”) which includes important amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) […]
Annual Update on Human Rights 2024 – Ontario Bar Association
Partners Daniel Wong and Megan Mah will speak during the Ontario Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Update on Human Rights, which will be held on Wednesday, May 29th. A joint program […]
When “All The Smoke” Leads to Fire: What Canadian Employers Can Take Away about Employee Off-Duty Conduct from Matt Barnes’ Recent Departure from NBC
The recent departure of sports analyst and former NBA player, Matt Barnes, who also co-hosts the All The Smoke podcast, from his position as Sacramento Kings media analyst at NBC […]
FACL Conference 2024: Innovate, Inspire, Ignite!
Partner Megan Mah will attend the FACL Conference 2024, which will be hosted by the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The theme of this […]
Going Viral for Being Fired: Implications for Employers When Employees Record their Termination
A recent trend of employees recording termination meetings has appeared on social media apps, such as TikTok, and creates new considerations for employers when conducting termination meetings. These videos show […]