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Mar 20, 2020

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”).…

Keeping the Lights On: Preventing and Responding to Work Refusals in the Wake of COVID-19

While some employers have chosen to temporarily suspend operations, or have been ordered to do so, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many others, will do their…

Mar 18, 2020

A Shot in the Arm: Canada Announces Sweeping Stimulus Measures to Assist Employees and Businesses

In the last two days the federal and Ontario provincial governments have announced proposed substantial emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 16, 2020,…

Mar 16, 2020

Preparing Your Workplace to Respond to COVID-19: Questions and Answers for Employers

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and in Canada the various levels of government in each jurisdiction have taken significant steps to control and…

Jan 15, 2020

Webinar: Employment Law Seminar

This employment law seminar covers a variety of topics including workplace harassment, pay equity, employment terminations and privacy. Topics and Speakers: Introduction Daniel Wong, Partner and Chair, Employment…

Dec 12, 2019

WeirFoulds represents Crédit Mutuel Equity in $30 million investment deal in Care Health Group

On December 3, 2019, it was announced that Crédit Mutuel Equity, one of the largest banking groups in France, invested $30 million in the independent pharmacy chain,…

Oct 17, 2019

Time Off to Vote: An Overview of Employer Obligations on Election Day

As Canadians head to the polls for the federal election on Monday, October 21st, employers should be aware of their obligations to employees under the Canada Elections…

Oct 7, 2019

Webinar: Employment Law Seminar

This employment law seminar covers a variety of topics including executive compensation, surviving the litigation process, workplace harassment investigations and termination clauses. Topics and Speakers: Introduction…

Aug 21, 2019

40 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020

WeirFoulds congratulates 40 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 63 rankings in 23 specialty…

Aug 6, 2019

An Employee’s Retirement Plans Do Not Determine The Reasonable Notice Period

On May 23, 2019, G.T. Trotter J.A., writing for a unanimous Ontario Court of Appeal, released his decision in Dawe v The Equitable Life Insurance Company of…

May 21, 2019

WeirFoulds celebrates Asian Heritage Month

WeirFoulds is proud that our people reflect our Canadian identity. As we celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Canada, we look at the many contributions made by East…

Feb 4, 2019

Choose Your Words Wisely: Uber’s Arbitration Clause For Employees Rejected by Ontario’s Court of Appeal

On January 2, 2019, Nordheimer J.A., writing for a unanimous panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal, released his decision in Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. The…

Dec 18, 2018

WeirFoulds represents Benefit Partners Inc. in the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation

On November 28, 2018, Benefit Partners Inc. (“Benefit Partners” or “BPI”) announced the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation (TSX-V: PEO). WeirFoulds represented Benefit Partners Inc.…

Nov 29, 2018

Webinar: Hot Topics in Employment Law

Aisling Flarity, Sean Foran, Megan Mah and Daniel Wong from WeirFoulds, and Jason Mandlowitz of Mandlowitz Consulting take us through some current hot topics in employment law:…

Nov 8, 2018

The Laws They Are A’Changing (Again) – Backtrack on Bill 148: Proposed Reversals of Key Employment Law Changes in Ontario

On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government introduced Bill 47, entitled Making Ontario Open for Business Act, which would repeal various sections of the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act,…

Nov 5, 2018

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People: Daniel Wong

A Novel Type of Leave in the Wake of COVID-19: The Ontario Government’s Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000

Keeping the Lights On: Preventing and Responding to Work Refusals in the Wake of COVID-19

A Shot in the Arm: Canada Announces Sweeping Stimulus Measures to Assist Employees and Businesses

Preparing Your Workplace to Respond to COVID-19: Questions and Answers for Employers

Webinar: Employment Law Seminar

WeirFoulds represents Crédit Mutuel Equity in $30 million investment deal in Care Health Group

Time Off to Vote: An Overview of Employer Obligations on Election Day

Webinar: Employment Law Seminar

40 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020

An Employee’s Retirement Plans Do Not Determine The Reasonable Notice Period

WeirFoulds celebrates Asian Heritage Month

Choose Your Words Wisely: Uber’s Arbitration Clause For Employees Rejected by Ontario’s Court of Appeal

WeirFoulds represents Benefit Partners Inc. in the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation

Webinar: Hot Topics in Employment Law

The Laws They Are A’Changing (Again) – Backtrack on Bill 148: Proposed Reversals of Key Employment Law Changes in Ontario

James Kosa speaks artificial intelligence with Law Times

WeirFoulds Partner James Kosa discusses the right to be forgotten with The Early Edition on CBC

Out of the Weeds: What You Need to Know About the Cannabis Act as an Employer

The lesser of two evils and the Three Hour Rule: An overview of employer obligations on Election Day in Ontario

Backtrack on Bill 148: Changes to Calculating Public Holiday Pay for Employers in Ontario

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