Requiring a Release in Exchange for Contractual Entitlements Has Serious Consequences for Employer. In a recent case, the Superior Court of Ontario awarded significant damages against an employer who refused to pay a former employee the amounts to which they were entitled to under their employment contract, unless that employee executed a release.?In this article, Travis Carpenter analyzes this decision and discusses how employers can avoid similar liability. https://lnkd.in/g7Yzy6md
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Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP is one of Canada's leading law firms practising exclusively in the areas of labour relations and employment law on behalf of management. We advise and represent employers in all matters relating to the employment relationship and human resources. Our Firm has been honoured both nationally and internationally for the work we perform. We are recognized as one of the most preeminent firms practicing labour relations and employment law in Canada. We are rated as a Band 2 Employment and Labour Firm in Chambers Global, an international directory of top legal talent. We are the only management-side labour relations and employment law boutique so highly ranked in central Canada. Martindale-Hubbell’s Law Directory and Canada’s Lexpert have also recognized our reputation for excellence by giving our firm their highest rating. As the Canadian member of L&E Global, our firm has an international presence. L&E Global is an international alliance of top-rated firms in Europe, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand providing counsel to employers on employment, labour, workplace privacy, employee benefits and immigration law.
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https://www.filion.on.ca
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- 律师事务所
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- 51-200 人
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- Toronto，ON
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- 合营企业
- 创立
- 1982
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- Labour Law、Employment Law、Human Rights Law、Occupational Health & Safety、Workers' Compensation Benefits、Privacy Law、Construction Law、Education Law、Collective Bargaining、Grievance Arbitration、Wrongful Dismissal、Cybersecurity and Data Breach Law、Workplace Policies、Employment Contracts、Workplace Harassment、Workplace Investigations、Workplace Training、Disability Management、Performance Management和Pay Equity
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We are proud to celebrate 20 Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP lawyers who have been recognized as one of Canada's leading legal practitioners in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert? Directory. Congratulations to Rob Bayne, Ashley Brown, Evan Campbell,?Bonnea Channe, Sarah Crossley, Casey Dockendorff, Jonathan Dye, Jane Gooding, Donald Jarvis, Laura Karabulut, Jamie Knight, Diane Laranja, Brian MacDonald, Rusty McLay, Carol Nielsen, Carl Peterson, Geoff Ryans, Hina Saeed, Carissa Tanzola, and Mark Zega for this achievement! View the full ranking list at: https://lnkd.in/gR6MNGkF #Lexpert #LegalExcellence #Recognition #LabourLaw #EmploymentLaw
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On March 8th we celebrate International Women’s Day and all of the remarkable women around the world. Collectively, we can #AccelerateAction for a just and equal future. #IWD2025
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In the recent decision the arbitrator upheld the termination of a long-service employee for misconduct during a strike. In this article, Misbah Anis discusses how the facts of this case allowed the arbitrator to uphold the Grievor’s summary dismissal without the employer needing to apply progressive discipline.??
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Complimentary Webinar! Navigating drug and alcohol use in the workplace presents complex legal and operational challenges for Canadian employers. From accommodation obligations to enforcing policies and handling impairment concerns, understanding the legal landscape is essential. On March 27, Danny Parker, Emily La Mantia and Alyssa Johnson will discuss recent legal developments, key employer obligations, and practical strategies for balancing workplace safety, policy enforcement, and human rights compliance in unionized and non-unionized workplaces. Register now! https://lnkd.in/d-irP3jx
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The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently upheld a lower court decision awarding a plaintiff employee over $1.5 million for lost vacation pay and perquisites. In this article, Brendan Egan examines what this case tells employers about the importance of clearly conveying workplace policies, particularly when those policies affect employees’ compensation.
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Our lawyers Danny Parker and Misbah Anis had a fantastic time connecting with students at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law Career Day! Engaging with future legal professionals, discussing career paths, and sharing insights about our firm's work is always a rewarding experience. We appreciate the opportunity to support and inspire the next generation of lawyers.?If you missed us yesterday but want to learn more about opportunities at Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP, feel free to reach out! #LawStudentFair #FutureLawyers #WindsorLaw #LegalCareers
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In the recent decision, the Arbitrator ordered that the employer pay damages to the Union as a result of the employer’s “unnecessary and invasive” investigation into the Union’s local President. In this article, Spencer Knibutat explores this case and what employers can learn from it in respect of employee privacy and employer investigations.
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There is still time to register for the 2025, Looking Ahead in Canada & United States complimentary webinar on Friday February 28th. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyFBsFhQ
Join us for the 2025, Looking Ahead in Canada & United States webinar on Friday 28 February. This webinar will take place at: noon U.S. Eastern time and 6:00 PM Central European time The webinar speakers are: ● Rob Bayne from Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP ● John L. Sander from Jackson Lewis P.C. If you are interested in attending, please click the registration link below to secure your spot! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights on the upcoming employment developments in Canada & United States. #Webinar2025 #leglobal #LookingAhead #Canada #UnitedStates #EmploymentLawyer
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We are delighted to share that our lawyers, Sarah Crossley, Laura J. Freitag and Naomi Santesteban have been selected as contributors for the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide - HR Internal Investigations 2025. The guide features almost 20 key jurisdictions and provides information relating to the full scope of an internal investigation. Congratulations to our team for their expertise and contributions for the Canadian jurisdiction overview. View Canadian jurisdiction here: https://lnkd.in/gUHKibDs View all jurisdictions here: https://lnkd.in/d4pzfTja #HRInvestigations #EmploymentLaw #ChambersGlobal #LegalInsights
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