WeirFoulds Represents Lorne Park Capital Partners in Going Private Transaction
On June 5, 2025, it was announced that Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc. entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Sagard Private Equity Canada. The agreement will involve an affiliate […]
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 […]
Employers: Are Your Employment Agreements Enforceable? The Court of Appeal Upholds Dufault
In February of 2024 the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its decision Dufault v The Corporation of the Township of Ignace, 2024 ONSC 1029, which had implications for Ontario […]
WeirFoulds names three new partners
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new lawyers to our Partnership. William Chang – Corporate & Commercial Will’s practice focuses on advising both start-up and established mid-market private companies with complex […]
De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited: Judicial Guidance on Summary Judgment under Simplified Procedure, the Continued Importance of Waksdale and the Employer’s Evidentiary Burden to Prove a Failure to Mitigate
No two wrongful dismissal cases are exactly alike, but there are often similarities between them, including commencing the action under Ontario’s Simplified Procedure, a process available for lawsuits in which […]
Another Reason for Employers to Review the Termination Provisions in Employment Agreements: Dufault v. The Corporation Of The Township Of Ignace
A recent decision at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has become a hot topic for employers and their employment agreements with employees. In Dufault v. The Corporation of the […]
When “All The Smoke” Leads to Fire: What Canadian Employers Can Take Away about Employee Off-Duty Conduct from Matt Barnes’ Recent Departure from NBC
The recent departure of sports analyst and former NBA player, Matt Barnes, who also co-hosts the All The Smoke podcast, from his position as Sacramento Kings media analyst at NBC […]
Going Viral for Being Fired: Implications for Employers When Employees Record their Termination
A recent trend of employees recording termination meetings has appeared on social media apps, such as TikTok, and creates new considerations for employers when conducting termination meetings. These videos show […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Employers in 2024
As we step into the new year, now is an opportune time for Canadian employers to reflect on the past year and develop resolutions to improve workplace practices, reduce potential […]
Workplace Investigation Gone Wrong: Court Awards Bad Faith Damages Due to Improper Investigation
A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice serves as a cautionary tale for employers of the importance that workplace investigations are conducted in a thorough and impartial […]
(Tap-Tap-Tap… Is This Thing On?) Attention Employers – Be Aware: Court Awards Moral Damages Based on Recording of Termination Meeting
In Teljeur v Aurora Hotel Group, 2023 ONSC 1324, Justice McKelvey of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded a terminated employee $15,000 in moral damages because the employer acted […]
Employers Beware of the Risks of Fixed-Term Agreements
A recent decision affirmed by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court is a reminder to employers of the inherent risks of relying on fixed-term employment agreements, particularly where […]
Employers – Proceed with Caution: Ontario Court of Appeal Holds Material Changes to Employment Duties can Void Employment Agreement
In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “ONCA”) applied the changed substratum doctrine in refusing to enforce an employment agreement due to material changes in the employee’s […]