WeirFoulds receives 32 practice area rankings in 2026 edition of Best Laws 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 […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: The Pot Thickens – Creating a Safe Workplace
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes is our new series where we address the buzzy, quirky, and sometimes infamous moments making headlines and unpack what they mean for employers. Our latest […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: The Double (or Quadruple) Lives in Silicon Valley – The Rise of Serial Moonlighting
As early as 2022, Soham Parekh, a Silicon Valley engineer, worked at four technology start-up companies, all at the same time while physically located in India. Upon discovering that he […]
Employers: Do not delay, just pay (statutory termination entitlements)! – A lesson from Carroll v Oracle Canada
In Carroll v Oracle Canada, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that Oracle Canada breached its duty of good faith by failing to pay a former employer his full […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Employees Getting Coldplayed
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes is our new series where we address the buzzy, quirky, and sometimes infamous moments making headlines and unpack what they mean for employers. Our goal? […]
From Draft to Damages: When a Commission Plan Isn’t Final—but Employer Conduct Still Results in Liability
A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice demonstrates how past and subsequent conduct of contractual parties can assist with interpretation of an employment agreement, in the context […]
2025 AARO Symposium & Trade Show – Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario
Partner Seth Holland will speak during the 2025 AARO Symposium and Trade Show, which will be hosted by the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario in Mississauga, Ontario on Wednesday, September […]
WeirFoulds Partners Daniel Wong and Seth Holland comment on how employers can manage workplace relationships in Benefits Canada
Partner Daniel Wong, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Employment and Labour Practice Group, and Partner Seth Holland were quoted in an article in Benefits Canada on July 22, 2025. In response to a viral video […]
Hot Topics for Employers: AI in the Workplace and Returning to Work In-Person
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, join Partners Daniel Wong, Seth Holland, and James Kosa, and Associate Fiona Wong of the WeirFoulds Employment Law and Technology teams for an insightful session […]
Preparing for More Change: What the Proposed Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 Would Mean for Ontario Employers
Since March 2024, Ontario has passed three “Working for Workers” bills that introduced new requirements for employers. We previously provided overviews of the key changes pursuant to the Working for […]
Inducement and Invalid Termination Provision Prove Costly for Employer
Inducing an employee to leave secure employment can be costly for an employer when it comes to a termination of employment without cause. Inducement is an argument that is often […]
WeirFoulds Represents Lorne Park Capital Partners in Going Private Transaction
On June 5, 2025, it was announced that Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc. entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Sagard Private Equity Canada. The agreement will involve an affiliate […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Paul Jacoby, Nikolas Koschany and Fiona Wong to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new Associates to the Firm in the following practice areas: Paul Jacoby – Construction Paul Jacoby is an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. […]
Game-Changer for Employers: Ontario Court of Appeal Backs ESA-Only Termination Clause
In a favourable decision for employers, Bertsch v Datastealth Inc., 2025 ONCA 379, the Court of Appeal for Ontario upheld the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that […]