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Mar 24, 2023

Toronto HRA Micro-Conference – Lancaster House

Partner Megan Mah will speak during the Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Micro-Conference, hosted by Lancaster House, on Wednesday, April 19. Megan’s session, “One Size Does Not…

Mar 13, 2023

Get It in Writing: Ontario Court Upholds Termination for Cause Based on Written Employment Agreement and Clear Employee Expectations

Overview In Park v Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.[1], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice affirmed the test for just cause dismissal resulting from an employee’s dishonest conduct,…

Feb 6, 2023

The Cost of Stolen Time: B.C. Tribunal Provides Clarity on Employee Time Theft and Cause for Termination

“Time theft” occurs when an employee is paid for time that the employee knowingly did not work. Examples include the alteration of records by an employee to…

Oct 31, 2022

Employment Law Year-End Roundup

Join Employment Law lawyers Daniel Wong, Megan Mah and Seth Holland, and EDI Director Elizabeth Charles on November 16th as they wrap up 2022 by looking back…

Oct 27, 2022

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

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

Sep 23, 2022

WeirFoulds Tools For Success: Season 4 – A Construction Webinar Series

WeirBack! WeirFoulds Construction Lawyers Krista Chaytor and Jeff Scorgie return with Tools for Success: Season 4 – A comprehensive four-part practical webinar series designed to highlight the…

Sep 13, 2022

Canadian Employment Law virtual session – NAPABA

Daniel Wong will take part in a one-hour interactive virtual session titled “Canadian Employment Law: Key Concepts and Hot Topics for Employers” on Wednesday, September 14. The…

Aug 26, 2022

Alberta Decision Holds Workplace Mask Requirement Does Not Amount to Constructive Dismissal

In a recent decision, Benke v Loblaw Companies Ltd., 2022 ABQB 461 (“Benke”), the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench (the “Court”) dismissed a constructive dismissal claim brought…

Aug 25, 2022

50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

WeirFoulds congratulates 42 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and eight of our associates and partners on being…

Jul 22, 2022

Employer Update: Paid COVID-19 Leave Extended in Ontario

As discussed in our previous article, on April 29th, 2021, the Ontario government introduced the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, which mandates paid sick days related to…

Jun 29, 2022

Waksdale Strikes Back: Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Rahman; Employee Sophistication Cannot Save Deficient Termination Clause

Recently the Ontario Court of Appeal in its decision Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc., 2022 ONCA 451, confirmed that employee sophistication and involvement in negotiation of…

Jun 7, 2022

In-House Design Conference 2022 – Association of Registered Graphic Designers

WeirFoulds LLP is proud to sponsor the virtual In-House Design Conference 2022 being hosted by the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RDG) from June 8-9. Associate Seth…

May 17, 2022

Reminder to Ontario Employers: Upcoming Deadlines for Workplace Policy Requirements

Ontario employers be advised: there are two upcoming deadlines to implement new workplace policies to comply with recent legislative amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”).…

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 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

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,…

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 17, 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 13, 2021

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…

Sep 28, 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…

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

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).…

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Canadian Employment Law virtual session – NAPABA

In-House Design Conference 2022 – Association of Registered Graphic Designers

Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

PMAC HR Network Meeting

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

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: Getting Back to Business

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

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Toronto HRA Micro-Conference – Lancaster House

Get It in Writing: Ontario Court Upholds Termination for Cause Based on Written Employment Agreement and Clear Employee Expectations

The Cost of Stolen Time: B.C. Tribunal Provides Clarity on Employee Time Theft and Cause for Termination

Employment Law Year-End Roundup

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

WeirFoulds Tools For Success: Season 4 – A Construction Webinar Series

Canadian Employment Law virtual session – NAPABA

Alberta Decision Holds Workplace Mask Requirement Does Not Amount to Constructive Dismissal

50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Employer Update: Paid COVID-19 Leave Extended in Ontario

Waksdale Strikes Back: Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Rahman; Employee Sophistication Cannot Save Deficient Termination Clause

In-House Design Conference 2022 – Association of Registered Graphic Designers

Reminder to Ontario Employers: Upcoming Deadlines for Workplace Policy Requirements

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

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

Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference

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

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

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: Getting Back to Business

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

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