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  • Deal or No Deal? Ontario Court Finds Settlement Agreement Binding

    In the recent decision Johnstone v. Loblaw, 2025 ONSC 4755 (“Johnstone”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found a settlement agreement to be binding despite the former employee’s attempt to unilaterally modify the terms after acceptance. As the Court stated, “Buyer’s remorse, a change of heart, or even growing concern about his ability to close his house purchase do not entitle him to renege on a settlement.”

  • A Cautionary Tale: Court Awards 12-Month Notice Period and Punitive Damages to 3-Year Employee

    In a recent summary judgment decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) found that an employee with only three years and seven months of service was entitled to twelve months’ notice of termination. The Court further held that the employee was entitled to $57,740.55 in punitive damages. 

  • L&E Global Employment Law Tracker – October 2025

    L&E Global Employment Law Tracker – October 2025 A monthly bulletin specifically designed to help employers stay up-to-date on the latest global workplace trends. For the most recent global employment law updates from L&E Global, please visit Employment Law Tracker –  October 2025.

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Recognized as a Tier 1 Firm in Labour and Employment Law in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada by Best Lawyers

We are proud to share that Filion is ranked Tier 1 in Labour and Employment Law, Workers' Compensation Law and Education Law, and our success is shared across multiple offices, highlighting our expertise and collaborative strength. This achievement reflects our team’s dedication to excellence and the trust our clients place in us every day.

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Announcing Summer Students – Class of 2026

We are thrilled to announce that a talented group of summer students will be joining Filion in 2026! Our Toronto office will welcome Kaitlyn Cherry and Michael Zhao, both from Western University, along with Yena Kim from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Meanwhile, our Hamilton office is excited to host Kareena Braich from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law.

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The Globe and Mail Names the Firm One of Canada’s Best Law Firms in Labour & Employment Law for 2026

We are proud to share that Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP has once again been recognized among Canada’s Best Law Firms 2026. The Globe and Mail partnered with Statista to determine which law firms in Canada are held in the highest esteem by their colleagues. This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to excellence and the trust our clients place in us every day.

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