Megan Mah speaks with Canadian Occupational Safety about updated construction safety guidelines
Megan Mah has a diverse practice that focuses on human rights, employment, civil litigation, administrative and constitutional law. In May 2020 she spoke with Canadian Occupational Safety magazine about how […]
So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 2
Click here to read Part 1 of this article What is a tenant or landlord to do if the tenant can no longer afford the premises they have leased? Despite […]
So You’re Thinking of Going Back to Work… A Legal Perspective for Leasing Professionals | Part 1
As we look toward the future and think about reopening our country, all of us in commercial leasing are asking principally the two same questions: What will that future look […]
How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19
On March 24, 2020, the Province of Ontario declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act[1] in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this state […]
As Ontario Begins to Reopen, Provincial Health and Safety Associations Provide Guidance to Employers Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a myriad of challenges for employers. In addition to the financial and social issues posed by the pandemic, employers are under increased pressure to ensure adequate […]
The “New Normal”: What Ontario’s Plan to Reopen Means for Employers
On April 27, 2020, the Ontario provincial government released “A Framework for Reopening our Province”, which details the government’s plan to gradually ease the restrictions that were imposed to curb […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 26 of our lawyers have been recognized in 15 different practice areas in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
Hot Take: Mandatory Temperature Screenings are a Reasonable Imposition
Drastic times do, occasionally, call for drastic measures. Although there is no debate that these are drastic times, that alone does not necessarily give employers free reign to impose any […]
Further Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Applications Process to Open April 27, 2020
Prime Minister Trudeau has provided further information regarding the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including updates to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program. The CEWS program has […]
Helping Employers Understand the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
On April 11, 2020, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2, which includes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (the “CEWS”), received Royal Assent and is now available to employers. We […]
Ford Government Tightens Lockdown on Ontario Businesses: New Truncated List of Essential Workplaces Released
On Friday April 3, 2020, the Ontario provincial government released a new, truncated list of essential workplaces exempted from the mandatory emergency closure order. This measure was made in conjunction […]
Daniel Wong speaks with Huffington Post about employee safety during COVID-19 pandemic
Daniel Wong, chair of WeirFoulds’ Employment Law Group, spoke with the Huffington Post about employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and the rights of both employers and employees. In the […]
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: What All Employers Need to Know
On April 1, 2020, Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided details regarding the federal government’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy that was initially announced on March 27, 2020. Consistent with promises made […]
Navigating Ontario’s Closure of Non-Essential Businesses
On March 24, 2020, the Ontario provincial government passed Regulation 82/20 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This regulation ordered the closure of all “non-essential” businesses beginning at […]
A Novel Type of Leave in the Wake of COVID-19: The Ontario Government’s Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
On March 19, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 186, the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020 (”Bill 186”). The Act amends […]