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Last week, the Ontario government announced that it would be ramping up workplace inspections to combat the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the province.[1] The government’s…

Jan 14, 2021

Ontario Ramps up Workplace Inspections to Combat COVID-19

The Ontario government recently announced additional measures aimed at addressing the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the province,[1] and are now taking steps to ensure that…

Jan 13, 2021

Ontario Declares Emergency and Issues Stay-at-Home Order: What are the Implications for Employers?

Ontario has declared a second provincial emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the province.…

Jan 5, 2021

Comply or Beware: Toronto to Begin Naming Employers With COVID-19 Outbreaks

As COVID-19 cases in the City of Toronto continue to rise, local health officials are imposing additional requirements on employers to combat the spread. On Monday, January…

Dec 18, 2020

Stop the Clock: Ontario Again Extends the Deemed COVID-19 Emergency Leave and Introduces Flexibility for Layoffs in Unionized Workplaces

Ontario has once again extended the relief for employers from the temporary layoff provisions under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) in the hopes of protecting…

Dec 11, 2020

Seller Beware: Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms that a Purchaser’s Inspection does not always Relieve the Vendor of Liability for Misrepresentations

The general rule regarding the purchase of real property is that the purchaser must satisfy himself or herself of the suitability of the property he or she…

Oct 11, 2020

Ontario Introduces further COVID Restrictions and Promises $300 million to help Businesses Weather the Storm: What Employers Need to Know

With COVID-19 cases on the uptick, the Ontario government has imposed modified Stage 2 restrictions in the Ottawa, Peel and Toronto regions. The following measures will be…

Sep 17, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes six new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome back five of our former articling students as associates and welcome one new associate to the firm. They join WeirFoulds in the…

Sep 4, 2020

A Cautious Reopening: Ontario Extends the Deemed COVID-19 Emergency Leave to January 2021

On September 3, 2020, the Ontario government extended the relief for employers from the temporary layoff provisions under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) until January…

Aug 21, 2020

Multiple Choice: Canada to Replace CERB with New and Revised Income Support Programs for Employees

As Canadian businesses and workers continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has announced several income support measures. The Canada Emergency Response…

Aug 13, 2020

Federal Government Extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program: What Employers Need to Know

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program was launched in April of 2020 to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to Canadian employers. Originally intended…

May 15, 2020

Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen

On May 14, 2020, the Province of Ontario issued its “Detailed List of Stage 1 Openings”.[1] Effective May 19, 2020, Ontario will enter “Phase 2” of the…

May 1, 2020

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…

Apr 29, 2020

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Ontario Further Expands its Workplace Inspections Campaign to Combat COVID-19

Ontario Ramps up Workplace Inspections to Combat COVID-19

Ontario Declares Emergency and Issues Stay-at-Home Order: What are the Implications for Employers?

Comply or Beware: Toronto to Begin Naming Employers With COVID-19 Outbreaks

Stop the Clock: Ontario Again Extends the Deemed COVID-19 Emergency Leave and Introduces Flexibility for Layoffs in Unionized Workplaces

Seller Beware: Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms that a Purchaser’s Inspection does not always Relieve the Vendor of Liability for Misrepresentations

Ontario Introduces further COVID Restrictions and Promises $300 million to help Businesses Weather the Storm: What Employers Need to Know

WeirFoulds welcomes six new associates

A Cautious Reopening: Ontario Extends the Deemed COVID-19 Emergency Leave to January 2021

Multiple Choice: Canada to Replace CERB with New and Revised Income Support Programs for Employees

Federal Government Extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program: What Employers Need to Know

Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen

As Ontario Begins to Reopen, Provincial Health and Safety Associations Provide Guidance to Employers Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

The “New Normal”: What Ontario’s Plan to Reopen Means for Employers

Further Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: Applications Process to Open April 27, 2020

Helping Employers Understand the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Ford Government Tightens Lockdown on Ontario Businesses: New Truncated List of Essential Workplaces Released

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: What All Employers Need to Know

Navigating Ontario’s Closure of Non-Essential Businesses

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

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

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