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  • 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 […]

  • Bill 105: What Ontario Employers Need to Know About the Proposed Amendments

    Summary Ontario’s Bill 105, the Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026, proposes a number of amendments to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (“WSIA”), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”), the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) and the Labour Relations Act, 1995. Many of the proposed amendments are noteworthy for employers, […]

  • Frustration, Accommodation and Fringe Benefits: ONCA Offers Guidance

    Summary Hill v. 1359768 Ontario Inc. (B&B Towing), 2026 ONCA 577 offers practical guidance for employers responding to an employee’s return from disability leave and assessing damages where workplace tools and equipment are alleged to be compensable benefits. The ONCA confirmed that frustration of an employment contract based on disability requires clear evidence that the […]

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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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