Dayna Steinfeld to Present on Family Status Discrimination

On May 8, 2025, Dayna Steinfeld will be speaking on the Lancaster House panel “Relative Accommodations: An update on family status discrimination (childcare, eldercare, spousal responsibilities, etc)”. The webinar will discuss the different tests for prima facie discrimination on the basis of family status across the country, and the uncertainty in the law given the lack of clear guidance from the Supreme Court of Canada. The panel will critically examine... Lire la suite

Raphaëlle Laframboise-Carignan Presents on Workplace Concerns for Caregivers

On March 27, 2025, Raphaëlle Laframboise-Carignan presented a webinar to The Dementia Society of Ottawa & Renfrew County.  The session addressed how to navigate workplace concerns as a caregiver, including discussing topics like the employer’s duty to accommodate caregivers and the benefits available to employees in these circumstances. Lire la suite

Keagan Davis-Burns Presents to Queen’s Labour and Employment Club

On March 25, 2025, Keagan Davis-Burns will be participating in a panel discussion with other lawyers in the labour and employment bar and with Queen’s University Faculty of Law professors. The panel discussion, hosted by the Queen’s Law Labour and Employment Club, will provide law students with insights into careers and experiences in labour and employment law. Lire la suite

Keagan Davis-Burns Presents on the Duty to Accommodate

On March 6, 2025, Keagan Davis-Burns will be participating with her team of Queens Law students as they present to members of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce. The presentation, through Pro Bono Students Canada, will provide members of the Kingston community with free legal information on human rights and the duty to accommodate in the workplace. For more information or to register, visit the workshop website. Lire la suite

St. Lawrence College Terminations – Our Employment Lawyers are Here to Help

Did St. Lawrence College terminate your employment? We have a dedicated team of Employment Lawyers in Kingston and Ottawa committed to answering your questions and helping you through this uncertain time. Email info@ravenlaw.com to schedule an appointment today with one of our experienced Employment Lawyers to review your termination package and ensure you get a fair deal. You can meet with us in person, by video conference or by phone. Lire la suite

Andrew Astritis to speak at LSO Program on Employment Standards Act

On February 13, 2025, Andrew Astritis from RavenLaw will be presenting at the Law Society of Ontario’s continuing professional development program: The Employment Standards Act – A Primer 2025. The webcast will address key requirements of the Employment Standards Act, dealing with both essential and more complex ESA issues. Click here to register and for more information. Lire la suite

Amarkai Laryea Presents at Annual Human Rights Update

January 29, 2025 On January 30, 2025, Amarkai Laryea will be presenting at Lancaster House’s Annual Human Rights Update: The latest cases and legislative developments. This webinar will examine recent noteworthy developments in workplace human rights law, including updates in the law around workplace harassment and discrimination. The session will take place from 1230-2pm. For more information or to register, please visit the webinar website. Lire la suite

RavenLaw Presents at Lancaster House Labour Law Conference

RavenLaw lawyers chaired, moderated, and presented on panels at the annual Lancaster House Labour Law Conference in Ottawa on October 17 and 18, 2024. Wassim Garzouzi was a conference co-chair and moderated the panel on workplace harassment. Morgan Rowepresented on the “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied” panel, addressing solutions to delays and other obstacles to timely grievance arbitration. Alison McEwen moderated the panel on gender inclusivity in the workplace, which... Lire la suite

RavenLaw to Present at LSO 25th Employment Law Summit

On October 15, 2024, RavenLaw will be chairing and presenting panels at the Law Society of Ontario’s 25th Employment Law Summit. Kim Patenaude will be co-chairing the Summit, and Raphaelle Laframboise-Carignanwill be presenting a legislative update. The Summit is dedicated to keeping lawyers and paralegals abreast of the year’s crucial judicial rulings and legislative advancements. The Summit involves legal practitioners from across the province and addresses important topics, such as... Lire la suite

Dayna Steinfeld to Speak on Employer Responsibilities When Employees Experience Domestic Violence

On October 17, 2024, Dayna Steinfeld will be speaking at a Community Legal Education Association webinar on employer responsibilities when employees experience domestic violence or intimate partner violence. The webinar is part of CLEA’s Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Project. The webinar is hosted by the Manitoba Federation of Labour, which has been strongly advocating in the area of Manitoba’s interpersonal violence leave under The Employment Standards Code. Dayna’s talk... Lire la suite