Canada: Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

In Québec, determining whether an accident occurred "in the course of work" necessarily involves analyzing the boundary between a person's personal and professional spheres. Although this concept is central to the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (the "Act"), it is not defined under the Act, leaving it to case law to clarify its limits. Three recent decisions from the Administrative Labour Tribunal (the "Tribunal" or "ALT") further illustrate that, in the absence of a statutory

Un mandamus – qui signifie en latin « nous ordonnons » – oblige un organisme public à accomplir une obligation légale d'agir à caractère public.

The gig economy, remote work, and the rise of project-based hiring have made it increasingly common for businesses to engage workers outside of a traditional employment relationship.

The year 2025 saw several significant judicial decisions shaping the landscape of labour and employment law. In the following pages, we present the key highlights from a dozen rulings by various Québec courts...

In the recent case of Grealy v. XL Tool Inc., 2025 ONSC 4010, the plaintiff, Mr. Grealy, was awarded only $4,600 after a two-day trial, despite seeking over $91,000 plus punitive damages.

As we roll into 2026, we all have much to be grateful for.

When an employee is dismissed, the common law grants them notice or pay in lieu to provide financial support while they search for new work.

WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes is our new series where we address the buzzy, quirky, and sometimes infamous moments making headlines and unpack what they mean for employers.

Arbitration clauses in employment agreements and related contracts are often the subject of extensive preliminary skirmishes. There is, in short, a tension between the strong judicial...