Kim Patenaude to Present an Advanced Seminar on the Duty to Accommodate at Health Canada

On March 10, 2016, Kim Patenaude will be presenting a bilingual advanced seminar on the Duty to Accommodate at Health Canada on behalf of REACH Canada. REACH has offered lawyer referrals and public education for individuals living with disabilities since 1981.  Ravenlaw is a long-term, proud supporter of REACH and its mission to improve the quality of life for citizens with disabilities.   Read More

Manitoba Court of Appeal reinstates Arbitrator’s Decision regarding Premium Pay

In a recent decision, the Manitoba Court of Appeal overturned a decision of the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench and reinstated the award of Arbitrator William Hamilton in a case involving 65 grievances related to Premium Pay. Arbitrator Hamilton had ruled that employees at the Winnipeg Airport Authority were entitled to earn both the Weekend Premium and Shift Premium for evening hours worked on the weekend. In overturning the Court... Read More

RavenLaw lawyers offer pro bono support for refugee sponsorship

Raphaelle Laframboise-Carignan and Amanda Montague-Reinholdt of RavenLaw have joined other lawyers from across the Ottawa bar and beyond to participate in the recently established Refugee Sponsorship Support Program. The Program is a great new initiative of the University of Ottawa Refugee Hub, with support from the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, the Canadian Bar Association, Lifeline Syria, and the Human Rights Research and Education Centre.  The Program was established in... Read More

What Not to Wear: when dress codes violate employees’ rights

The recent publicity around dress code changes for female employees at Bier Markt, a chain restaurant with locations across Ontario, is a clear reminder of how workplace policies that aim to control employees’ dress or appearance can raise red flags from a human rights perspective. Although Bier Markt has now announced that it will be providing all staff with a unisex uniform option, its original policy, which came into effect... Read More

Dayna Steinfeld Presented at University of Ottawa Introduction to the Study of Law Class

On October 14, 2015, Dayna Steinfeld was a guest lecturer in the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law Civil Law Section’s “Introduction to the Study of Law” class. This undergraduate class provides an introduction to the Canadian legal system, beginning with the fundamentals of Canada’s legal framework and the common and civil law traditions, and then surveying the basics of different areas of law. Dayna’s guest lecture focused on contracts... Read More

David Yazbeck Moderating Lancaster House Conference

On November 26, 2015, David Yazbeck will be moderating the Lancaster House conference “Prescriptions for Dealing with Doctors: Getting the information you need”. The session will provide guidance on getting necessary employee medical information while still respecting employee privacy. More information about the conference is available here.   Read More

David Yazbeck Speaking on Tribunal Trends and the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada

On October 27, 2015, David Yazbeck will be speaking as part of a panel on “Tribunal Trends and an In-Depth Look at the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada” at the Canadian Institute’s 15th Annual Advanced Administrative Law & Practice conference in Ottawa. David’s panel will focus on how the ATSSC is working nearly one year after the rollout. In particular, the panel will discuss concerns over the impact of... Read More

RavenLaw Lawyers Support Annual University of Ottawa Moot Court

On November 7, 2015, Michael Fisher, Amanda Montague-Reinholdt, Dayna Steinfeld and Morgan Rowe participated in the moot court for first-year law students at the University of Ottawa. Our lawyers enjoyed the opportunity to support the moot by serving as judges in the competition and by providing students with feedback and comments. They were impressed by the high level of preparation displayed by all the participants and extend congratulations to the... Read More

David Yazbeck Speaking on Healthcare Labour & Employee Relations

On November 25, 2015, David Yazbeck will be speaking as part of a panel on “Human Rights Violation at the Healthcare Workplace: How to Handle Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination” at the National Healthcare Labour & Employee Relations 2015 conference. The panel will discuss the legal obligations of employers to protect human rights at the workplace, how to conduct a proper investigation of harassment, bullying or discrimination at the workplace, and... Read More

Dayna Steinfeld Appointed to Women’s Legal Mentorship Program National Board

Dayna Steinfeld has been appointed to the National Board of the Women’s Legal Mentorship Program (“WLMP”). The WLMP is a not-for-profit that works in partnership with Canadian universities to provide a comprehensive feminist legal mentorship program through its university level and WLMP Alumna Chapter. The goal of the WLMP is to help women develop a support system that will help them throughout their legal careers from the classroom to the... Read More