Applying for the Disability Tax Credit

[This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, which cannot be given without consideration of your individual circumstances.] What is the Disability Tax Credit? The Disability Tax Credit is a non-refundable, transferable tax credit used to reduce income tax payable on your annual income tax return. When you qualify for the Disability Tax Credit, you become entitled to a “disability amount”, which is to be... Read More

RAVENLAW SUPPORTS THE 17TH ANNUAL LAWYER PLAY FUNDRAISER

RavenLaw is proud to sponsor the 17th Annual County of Carleton Law Association/ Great Canadian Theatre Company Lawyer Play. The annual fundraiser supports the operations of Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) and benefits a charity partner, which this year was Salus, an Ottawa charity that provides life changing housing and support services to people living with serious mental illness. Over the last 16 years, the Lawyer Play fundraiser has raised... Read More

Applying for a Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit

[This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, which cannot be given without consideration of your individual circumstances.] The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit is a taxable monthly payment that is available to people who have contributed to the CPP while working and who are not able to work regularly at any job because of a disability. Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Canada Pension Plan... Read More

Potential violation of ESA enough to void termination provision

In Garreton v Complete Innovations Inc., 2016 ONSC 1178, a decision released earlier this year, the Ontario Divisional Court found that a termination provision in an employment contract was void because it would have violated the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) if the employee had worked for the employer for more than five years. The Court held that the employer could not rely on the provision, even though in fact the... Read More

James Cameron Presented on Mental Health in the Workplace

On April 7, 2016, James Cameron presented on “When Mental Health Interferes with Work, What You Need to Know”, an Infobytes session presented by the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (“APEX”). Together with registered psychologist, Dr. Ron Seatter, James spoke on the legal and medical issues that arise when mental health issues interfere with work. The session included information on rights, entitlement, time limits, coverage... Read More

Morgan Rowe Presents at OBA Conference on Human Rights

On May 30, 2016, Morgan Rowe presented at the Ontario Bar Association’s Annual Update on Human Rights. Morgan was part of the panel on workplace human rights issues and spoke about the obligation of employers to inquire into whether an employee requires accommodation for a disability before taking action like discipline or termination. Read More

Morgan Rowe Interviewed on Disability Beat Radio Program

On March 28, 2016, Morgan Rowe spoke about disability rights and her book, Exploring Disability Identity and Disability Rights Through Narratives, on Disability Beat. Disability Beat is a radio program about and for people with disabilities, emphasizing social justice, community supports, inclusion and accessibility. The program is available to listen to here. Read More

David Yazbeck Moderates Panel on Workplace Surveillance

On May 31, 2016, David Yazbeck moderated an audio conference for Lancaster House dealing with issues of workplace surveillance, including balancing employee privacy rights with employer rights, conducting computer surveillance at work, and monitoring off-duty social media use. More information about the audio conference is available here.   Read More

Morgan Rowe Presented on Accommodating Disabilities at U of O Law School

On April 6, 2016, Morgan Rowe spoke in the University of Ottawa Law School’s class on Disability Rights Law. She addressed issues related to disability accommodation in employment, education and transportation and also discussed how accommodation processes themselves can create barriers for people with disabilities.   Read More

David Yazbeck Joins Board of Directors for CARFAC

David Yazbeck has joined the Board of Directors for CARFAC, Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des Artistes Canadiens. CARFAC is a certified association representing visual artists across Canada. Read More