Ontario’s First Reprisal Ruling Under the Securities Act: A Compliance Wake-Up Call for Employers
For the first time, in McPherson v. Global Assets Inc.[1], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “SCJ”) interpreted and applied the anti-reprisal provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) (the […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Swing and a Miss – Off-Duty Conduct Gone Wrong
The Toronto Blue Jays might have struck out this year (but still delivered an incredible season), but the real foul ball recently came from the stands, and it cost an […]
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 […]
57 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 48 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 9 lawyers who have been recognized in Best Lawyers: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Employers in Ontario: Be Aware of Upcoming New Employer Requirements
Since March 2024, Ontario has passed three “Working for Workers” bills that introduce new requirements for employers. We previously provided an overview of changes in the Working for Workers Four […]
Legal Considerations for Employers in the Face of Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty
The recent tariffs announced by Canada, the US and other countries have caused economic uncertainty around the world. Some Canadian employers have already begun to experience the impact of the […]
WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong comments on technology driven fraud in the workplace in Human Resources Director Canada
Partner Daniel Wong, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Employment & Labour Practice Group, was quoted in an article written by Cris Davis for Human Resources Director Canada on January 24th, 2025. The article focuses on technologies […]