Selecting a Long Term Disability Benefits Lawyer – Updated May 2021

When selecting a Long Term Disability Benefits Lawyer, or Long Term Disability Law Firm, it is important that they have the knowledge and experience in areas that will have a direct impact on your Long Term Disability claim and/or severance package. These areas of expertise include employment law, pension law, and human rights law. Why Hire an Employment Lawyer? Battling with an insurance company can be stressful and the interaction... Read More

Denial of Damages for Sexual Assault Struck Down by Federal Court of Appeal

The Federal Court of Appeal recently overturned a decision of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (“Board”), which had denied any damages to an employee who was sexually harassed and sexually assaulted in her workplace. The Court found the Board’s decision unreasonable, and criticized the Board Member’s reasons for reflecting improper stereotypes about sexual assault. Background The Applicant (pursuing her case under the pseudonym Jane Doe) was... Read More

Long Term Disability Benefits Offsets – Does it Actually Reduce the Amount of Benefits? – Updated May 2021

What Are Long Term Disability Benefits Offsets? What Are Long Term Disability Income Offsets? In the Long Term Disability Benefit context, offsets are other sources of employment or employment-like income. Offsets will be deducted from the amount of Long Term Disability benefit allowed to a claimant by an insurance company. How Does LTD Coverage Work? Insurers typically design their insurance Long Term Disability coverage contracts so they become ‘payers of... Read More

Bill 47 – A Step Backward for Workers in Ontario

The firm gratefully acknowledges the contribution to this post by articling student Megan Fultz. The Ontario government made good on its promise to repeal the labour and employment reforms enacted by the Liberals, when it introduced Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act, on October 23, 2018. Bill 47 reverses most changes from the Liberal’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, also known as Bill 148, enacted last year.... Read More

Morgan Rowe to Present on Disability Rights in the Workplace

On February 13, 2019, Morgan Rowe will present a workshop on human rights law, worker’s rights and how these two sets of rights can be used to help individuals with disabilities challenge barriers in employment. The workshop will be hosted by OPIRG Carleton and the Carleton Disability Awareness Centre. For more information about the workshop, please visit the event page.   Read More

RAVENLAW SPONSORS AFTER THE STORM

Ravenlaw is proud to sponsor After the Storm a relief and recovery concert organized by CUPE 503 for those affected by the tornadoes that impacted the Ottawa/Gatineau area. The Tornado Relief Concert is free for all and will raise money for the victims of the September tornado and the long-term recovery effort required. The concert will be held on Saturday, November 10th at the TD Place arena. For more information... Read More

David Yazbeck Presents on Advocacy for Sexual and Reproductive Rights

On February 6, 2019, David Yazbeck spoke on a panel on advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights. The panel was organized by Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights and Oxfam Canada. Panellists touched on aspects of advocacy from the grassroots to international efforts. Remarks were also given by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development, Kamal Khera, highlighting the federal government’s efforts in promoting sexual... Read More

Julia Williams Presents on Human Rights Issues in Job Interviews

On October 31, 2018, Julia Williams participated in a panel discussion at the University of Ottawa on “Interview Landmines.” The panel was a Q&A with lawyers offering insight into how to deal with difficult questions about race, gender, sexual orientation, family plans, and more during recruitment processes.  Julia would like to thank the University of Ottawa Association of Women and the Law (UOAWL), one of the largest equity-seeking groups at... Read More

Are my Disability Benefits Taxable? – Updated May 2021

Disability Benefits Taxable Implications With the month of April just around the corner, you may be getting ready to prepare and file your taxes for 2020. Many people ask us whether their Long Term Disability premiums are a taxable benefit in Canada. While there is no easy yes or no answer here, we have provided the important information you may need below.  Do You Pay Income Tax on Disability Benefits... Read More

Morgan Rowe Presents on Careers in Labour Law

On November 6 and 7, 2018, Morgan Rowe presented to University of Ottawa students as part of two panels on careers in labour law. Morgan spoke specifically about her experiences working on behalf of unions and individual employees. Morgan would like to thank Professor Ravi Malhotra and the Employment and Labour Law Student Society for inviting her to participate on these panels. Read More