Bottom Line It has been a little over one year since the Government of Canada passed the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”), requiring certain businesses and federal government institutions to submit and publish reports regarding where risks of forced labour and child labour occur in their supply […]
In honour of Black History Month, we at Filion join our fellow Canadians to celebrate the diversity and achievements of Black Canadians. We also reflect on the barriers, challenges and discrimination faced by Black Canadians in the past and present. Join us in learning, reflecting, and taking meaningful action to support equity, inclusion, and progress.
Bottom Line The Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) recently issued Dufault v. Ignace (Township), the latest in a series of decisions affirming that contractual termination provisions which are non-compliant with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) will be invalid. The ONCA found that the language in the “for cause” termination clause which provided that […]
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 – January 2025.
Bottom Line In Byrd v Welcome Home Children’s Residence Inc., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Small Claims Court (the “Court”) held that the Plaintiff was constructively dismissed from her employment after her employer demanded that she return to in-person work following more than a year working remotely from Europe. The Court reasoned that […]
Welcome to our newest Filion team member, Travis Carpenter! Travis provides proactive advice and effective representation for employers on a broad range of labour, employment, and human rights matters. Travis is based out of the Firm’s Hamilton office. Welcome to the team!
Bottom Line In Horne v. Public Service Alliance of Canada (“Horne”), the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“Tribunal”) dismissed an application claiming that a job posting requiring a successful candidate to be a “qualified woman” was discriminatory. In dismissing the application, the Tribunal relied on section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code (“Code”), which […]
We are pleased to share that Sarah Crossley has been named among Canada’s 2025 Leading Legal Practitioners in the prestigious Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada. This recognition is based on a rigorous peer survey, focused on highlighting top-performing lawyers nationwide and serves as an essential guide for navigating cross-border legal challenges […]
Bottom Line In 2024, three of the “Working for Workers” laws were passed and enacted, though not all changes have yet come into force. Each of these bills amended the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (“WSIA”), as well as other work-related […]
Filion is proud to announce a historic milestone in our leadership. Carissa N. Tanzola has been appointed as our new Managing Partner, effective January 1, 2025. Carissa is the first female to hold this role at Filion and brings a wealth of experience and vision to our firm’s future. As Managing Partner, Carissa will continue […]
We are pleased to announce that James Jennings and Lucas Mapplebeck have joined the firm’s partnership. James is based out of the Firm’s Toronto office and Lucas out of the Hamilton office. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments and dedication to their practice.
Bottom Line On December 19, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an employee’s application for leave to appeal a decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, which held that an employment contract was frustrated when the employee did not comply with a mandatory vaccination requirement imposed by the employer’s main client. The frustration of […]