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, and human rights […]
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 monitoring policy for […]
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, amends the Employment […]
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 selected based upon […]
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, some governments, in […]
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 health and safety […]
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 some of the […]
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 are committed to […]
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 Employment Standards Act, […]
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” termination provision in […]
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, provincial, and municipal […]
A Cautionary Tale for Employers: Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP
In Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP, 2021 ONSC 4822 Justice Vella of the Superior Court of Ontario awarded a terminated employee $25,000 in moral damages due to the employer’s […]
Where to? Another Trip for Uber as the Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. Class Action Drives Ahead
Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s highly anticipated decision in Uber Technologies Inc. v Heller, 2020 SCC 16, on August 12, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice certified the class […]
Ontario Extends COVID-19 Employee Paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Program
In response to rising COVID-19 cases driven by the Delta variant, the Ontario government has extended its COVID-19 paid infectious disease emergency leave program until the end of the year. […]
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). The amendment requires […]