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 […]
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”) […]
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 […]
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 […]
WeirFoulds LLP announces Equity, Diversity & Inclusion legal and consultation services
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has formally launched a suite of legal and consulting services for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) matters and initiatives. These services can […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Employers in 2024
As we step into the new year, now is an opportune time for Canadian employers to reflect on the past year and develop resolutions to improve workplace practices, reduce potential […]
WeirFoulds partner Megan Mah recognized as a 2023 Lexpert Rising Star
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Megan Mah, Partner in the Human Rights Practice Group and Employment & Labour Practice Group, has been named a 2023 Lexpert Rising Star. The […]
The Mandatory Disclosure Rules: New CRA Guidance in the Employment Context
Expanded mandatory disclosure rules under the Income Tax Act (Canada) came into effect in Canada on June 22, 2023, requiring the reporting of reportable transactions, notifiable transactions, and uncertain tax […]
Cause for Concern – CRA Employees Terminated For Cause for Improper Collection of CERB Benefits
Dismissal for “just cause” is often referred to as the “capital punishment” of employment law, as employment is terminated without any notice or pay in lieu. As such, it is […]
52 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2024 The Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 42 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best […]
Workplace Investigation Gone Wrong: Court Awards Bad Faith Damages Due to Improper Investigation
A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice serves as a cautionary tale for employers of the importance that workplace investigations are conducted in a thorough and impartial […]
So, an Employee Wants to Work Remotely in Canada, eh?
A number of issues can arise if an employee of a non-Canadian employer comes to Canada to work remotely. Unless the employee is seconded to a Canadian affiliate of the […]