Raphaëlle Laframboise-Carignan and Anna Lichty Join Nunavut Bar

On August 30, 2021, Raphaëlle Laframboise-Carignan and Anna Lichty were called to the Bar in Nunavut and were sworn before Justice Cooper in Iqaluit, NU. Both Raphaëlle and Anna were presented by Alison McEwen who has been a member of the Law Society of Nunavut since 2015. RavenLaw is proud to represent employees and unions in the northern territories of Canada, including in the Northwest Territories (Michael Fisher), the Yukon (Morgan Rowe), and Nunavut (Alison, Raphaëlle, and... Read More

Dayna Steinfeld Presents on COVID-19 Issues in the Workplace

On September 1, 2021, Dayna Steinfeld presented as part of the Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations panel on COVID-19 issues in the workplace. Dayna presented on labour and employment law issues from the union and employee-side perspective. Read More

Morgan Rowe Presents on Pay Equity Legislation

On February 24, 2021, Morgan Rowe presented as part of a panel on pay equity issues in Canada, hosted by the University of Ottawa Association of Women and the Law and Employment Law Student’s Society. The panel discussed the ongoing work needed to address the gender pay gap, as well as the impacts of the recent federal Pay Equity Act and the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2018 decision striking down portions of Quebec’s pay equity legislation.... Read More

David Yazbeck to Moderate Webinar on Whistleblower Reward Programs

On March 17, 2021, David Yazbeck will be moderating a webinar on “The Expansion of Whistleblower Rewards in Canada, the US and Globally”. The webinar, presented by the Whistleblowing Canada Research Society, will focus particularly on the Ontario Securities Commission Whistleblower Program, as well as other similar programs. David will be joined by host Paloma Raggo, assistant professor at Carleton University and the Director of Whistleblowers Canada; Mary Inman, a partner at Constantine Cannon... Read More

Federal Court of Appeal Quashes Classification Decision for Third Time

In a recent court decision, the Federal Court of Appeal overturned the decision of the Canada Border Service Agency to reject the classification grievances of over 45 management employees. The Court found that CBSA’s decision was unreasonable because it refused to reclassify the managers’ position on the basis that it did not perform certain decision-making responsibilities, when this was not actually a requirement of the classification rules or guidelines. Furthermore, the... Read More

The Basics of Severance Packages in Ontario

When Ontarians think about pay packages upon the termination of their job, they often use the term “severance packages”. That term can include a number of different types of pay, including statutory termination, notice outlined in an employment contract, and notice at common law. However, despite the similar naming convention, the three are unique.  What are Severance Packages? Severance packages in Ontario consist of the amount legally owed to you... Read More

COVID-19 and Filing for Long-Term Disability: Is it Possible?

There is a common misconception that contracting COVID-19 automatically results in eligibility for long-term disability benefits. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and only in specific circumstances relative to an individual’s limitations and restrictions would filing a claim be appropriate. Today, we will find out why that is and provide information to help you determine your eligibility for long-term disability benefits, otherwise known as LTD. Elimination Period The first factor... Read More

Alison McEwen to Present on Bill C-65 and Workplace Harassment

On February 9, 2021, Alison McEwen will be speaking as part of the Lancaster House’s program “Understanding and Implementing Bill C-65”. Alison will be discussing the changes to workplace violence and harassment laws in federal workplaces, including the new obligations on employers, the impact on unions, and the supports available for employees affected by violence or harassment. For more information or to register, please see Lancaster House’s website. Read More

Sean McGee Interviewed on Governor General Harassment Allegations

Sean McGee was recently interviewed on the evolving story around harassment allegations in the Governor General’s office, under former governor general Julie Payette. Sean provided his insights on the application of the federal government’s directives on workplace harassment and the types of remedies often available for employees who have experienced harassment. The interview with the CBC was published in January 2021 and can be found on the CBC’s website. Read More

COVID-19 and Filing for Long-Term Disability: Is it Possible?

There is a common misconception that contracting COVID-19 automatically results in eligibility for long-term disability benefits. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and only in specific circumstances relative to an individual’s limitations and restrictions would filing a claim be appropriate. Today, we will find out why that is and provide information to help you determine your eligibility for long-term disability benefits, otherwise known as LTD. Elimination Period The first factor... Read More