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 […]
Adjudicative Tribunal Primer – Canadian Bar Association
Partners Kelsey Ivory and Megan Mah will attend the Adjudicative Tribunal Primer, an online program that will be hosted by the Canadian Bar Association on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024. Kelsey […]
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 […]
Employment Law Year-End Review 2023
On Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, join our employment lawyers, Daniel Wong, Megan Mah, and Seth Holland for an update on key employment law issues for employers. We’ll also be joined […]
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 […]
Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference – Lancaster House
Partner Daniel Wong will attend the Labour Arbitration and Policy Conference, which will be hosted by Lancaster House on December 5th, 2023. He will serve as Co-Chair during a series […]
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 […]
(Tap-Tap-Tap… Is This Thing On?) Attention Employers – Be Aware: Court Awards Moral Damages Based on Recording of Termination Meeting
In Teljeur v Aurora Hotel Group, 2023 ONSC 1324, Justice McKelvey of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded a terminated employee $15,000 in moral damages because the employer acted […]
Employers Beware of the Risks of Fixed-Term Agreements
A recent decision affirmed by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court is a reminder to employers of the inherent risks of relying on fixed-term employment agreements, particularly where […]
Employer Update: Naloxone Kits Now Required in At-Risk Workplaces under Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
Employers in Ontario are now required to make naloxone kits available in workplaces where there is a risk that a worker will experience an opioid overdose. This change came into […]