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Bottom Line A British Columbia Animal Protection Officer lost his job after posting a video of a violent off-duty altercation he had. When his employer launched an investigation, the employee also secretly recorded private employer-only meetings. An arbitrator upheld the discharge as lawful. This case illustrates that an employee’s off-duty conduct can negatively impact their […]
Bottom Line On May 28, 2025, the Ontario government introduced Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (the “Act”), which, among other things, proposes a number of changes to the legislation governing Ontario’s workplaces. Bill 30 If passed, the Act would make a number of amendments to the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the […]
Bottom Line More than five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian courts are still deciding employment termination cases related to the enforcement of employers’ vaccination policies. In a recent decision, Yee v WestJet, the Alberta Court of Justice (the “Court”) upheld a wrongful dismissal claim. The Court found that WestJet (the “Defendant”) […]
Welcome to our newest Filion team member, Ryan Parry! Ryan maintains a broad practice and provides advice to employers on a wide range of labour and employment matters. Ryan is based out of the Firm’s Kitchener-Waterloo office. Welcome to the team!
We are delighted to welcome Jenna Beehler, Petar Bratic, Gagan Kisana, Amal El Kordi, Andrew Lawrence and Dana Petro our 2025 Summer Students. May the summer be filled with growth, learning, and unforgettable moments. Welcome aboard! Learn more here.
We are pleased to share that Sarah Crossley has been named HR Law Canada’s 2025 Workplace Investigator of the Year. This recognition honours Sarah’s outstanding leadership and expertise in managing complex and high-profile workplace investigations. Her commitment to integrity, fairness, and thoroughness has earned her the trust of clients and peers across the country. Congratulations Sarah!
We are delighted to announce that Laura J. Freitag has been named to HR Law Canada’s Top 5 Lawyers Under 40 for 2025. This recognition honours early career legal professionals whose accomplishments signal tremendous potential for the profession. Congratulations Laura!
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 – May 2025.
Bottom Line On April 16, 2025, the Government of Ontario announced new actions to respond to the trade difficulties caused by the recent US tariffs and related economic uncertainties. Ontario has created a new fund to support businesses, will table new legislation to eliminate internal trade barriers with partner jurisdictions within Canada that take the […]
Bottom Line On April 1, 2025, the Civil Rules Review (“CRR”) Working Group released its Phase 2 Consultation paper (“Paper”), proposing comprehensive reforms to the Rules of Civil Procedure in Ontario. The CRR began in January of 2024, aiming to review and propose reforms to the Rules to increase access to timely and effective justice […]
Bottom Line The Canadian government has implemented Employment Insurance (EI) Pilot Project 24 to address the current economic uncertainty stemming from U.S. tariffs. This Pilot Program makes three temporary changes that aim to support workers – and businesses – to weather these challenging economic times. Key Measures Aiming to Make EI More Accessible These measures […]