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  • Vague Medical Note? Not so Fast, says the HRTO

    Summary The Ontario Human Rights Code (“Code”) imposes a broad duty on employers to prevent discrimination in employment based on protected grounds, such as disability. Under the Code, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees for having a disability. Where a disability is established under the Code, an employer’s duty to accommodate to the point […]

  • Divisional Court Reins in Early Dismissals by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal

    Summary In Bokhari v Top Medical Transportation Services, 2026 ONSC 1073, the Ontario Divisional Court set aside a decision of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) that dismissed a human rights application at the jurisdictional screening stage without a hearing. The Court held that the Tribunal unreasonably applied a balance of probabilities standard and […]

  • Mitigation Under the Microscope: Court Orders Employee to Produce All Mitigation Records

    Summary In Handy v. M&C Investments Incorporated, 2026 ONSC 648 (“M&C Investments”), the Court ordered the plaintiff to produce a better affidavit of documents, finding that the mitigation documents originally produced were insufficient. The Court emphasized the importance of full disclosure and that mitigation is an important issue in many, if not all, wrongful dismissal […]

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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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