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  • Ontario Court Awards Long-Service Executive 27 Months’ Notice

    Summary In Contardi v. Grand Cheese, 2026 ONSC 4045 (“Contardi”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded a long-service executive 27 months’ pay in lieu of reasonable notice following a finding that he had been constructively dismissed.  The defendants failed to defend the proceeding and were noted in default.  A motion seeking default judgement then […]

  • Building Services: Incoming Employer Liable for Common Law Payments

    Summary In Kondaj v. Crossbridge Condominium Services Ltd., 2026 ONCA 636, the Court of Appeal considered which party is liable when a building services contract changes hands and the incoming provider chooses not to hire an employee of the outgoing provider. The Court confirmed that, in these circumstances, the incoming provider is responsible for the […]

  • OLRB Clarifies What Makes a Workplace Harassment Investigation “Appropriate in the Circumstances”

    Summary In a recent decision, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) provided welcome guidance on what the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires when employers investigate workplace harassment complaints. In this article, we review the Board’s decision and highlight practical lessons for employers conducting workplace investigations in Ontario. The Facts The Applicant was employed by […]

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Chambers Canada Guide 2027 Recognizes the Firm and Three Partners

We’re pleased to share that Filion has once again been recognized in the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide for Employment & Labour: We’re especially proud to celebrate three partners whose individual work has been recognized: Thank you to our clients for the trust they place in us, and to our colleagues for the care and skill […]

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Best Lawyers® 2027: Jane Gooding Named Hamilton’s Lawyer of the Year for Labour and Employment Law

We are proud to congratulate Jane Gooding, who has been named “Lawyer of the Year” for Labour and Employment Law in the Hamilton region by Best Lawyers®. This distinction reflects the high regard in which Jane is held by her peers and recognizes her exceptional skill, sound judgment, and commitment to helping employers navigate complex […]

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17 Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers® in Canada 2027

We are proud to celebrate our lawyers recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada This year, 17 of our lawyers were recognized for their work in Labour and Employment Law, two in Education Law and one in Workers’ Compensation Law: Labour and Employment Law: Education Law Workers’ Compensation Law

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