Settlement Approved in OSTAR Class Action

Ravenlaw is pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court has approved the settlement agreement reached in the class action involving employees who were required to pay higher pension transfer amounts because of a change in actuarial assumptions when they transferred from the Ontario Public Service to the Canada Revenue Agency as part of the Ontario Sales Tax Administration Reform Process. More information and links to download the settlement agreement... Read More

RavenLaw Presents at Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers Conference

RavenLaw lawyers presented on panels at the annual Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers conference in Quebec City during the week of June 6, 2024. Morgan Rowe moderated and presented on the “Reimagining Workplaces for Workers with Disabilities” panel, Julia Williams spoke on a panel on free expression in the workplace, Fathima Cader was a panelist for the “AI, Algorithms, and Work – What Labour Lawyers Need to Know” session, Dayna... Read More

Morgan Rowe to Present on Intervening on behalf of Equity Seeking Groups

On May 30, 2024, Morgan Rowe will present as part of the County of Carleton Law Association’s Equity Conference. Morgan will appear on a panel discussing approaches to interventions, specifically in the Supreme Court context, on behalf of equity seeking/equity denied groups. The panel will discuss the special considerations involved in providing intervener representation to these groups, as well as practical advice for potential interveners. For more information or to... Read More

Alison McEwen to Present on Inclusive Collective Agreements

On May 23, 2024, Alison McEwen will present on a Lancaster House panel called “Language Matters: Expert guidance on crafting inclusive collective agreement clauses”. The panel will discuss the importance of ensuring that the collective agreement language that unions and employers bargain is inclusive and considers and promotes workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information or to registry, visit the webinar website. Read More

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE ONTARIO SALES TAX ADMINISTRATION REFORM (“OSTAR”) PENSION TRANSFER CLASS ACTION

RavenLaw is pleased to announce that a settlement has been reached in a class action involving employees who were required to pay higher transfer amounts because of a change in actuarial assumptions when they transferred from the Ontario Public Service to the Canada Revenue Agency as part of the Ontario Sales Tax Administration Reform Process. A notice approved by the Court, describing the next steps in the process, is available... Read More

Jessica Greenwood to Present on Damages in Labour Cases

April 1, 2024 On April 11, 2024, Jessica Greenwood will be presenting at the Law Society of Ontario’s upcoming Eight-Minute Labour Lawyer event. Jessica will be discussing damages awards that labour lawyers should be aware of and will review recent decisions from the OLRB, HRTO and labour arbitrations which offer insight into the amount of damages that may be awarded in successful harassment, discrimination, and reprisal complaints. For more information... Read More

RavenLaw Supports The Rehab Centre Volunteer Association

RavenLaw is proud to sponsor an upcoming fundraising casino night in support of The Rehab Centre Volunteer Association. TRCVA provides last resort funding for rehab patients who need essential medical equipment or devices. The event will be held on April 25, 2024, and tickets are now on sale. For more information, click here. Read More

Dayna Steinfeld to Present on Duty to Accommodate

On April 10, 2024, Dayna Steinfeld will be presenting on the duty to accommodate in return to work from disability leaves as part of the Rehabilitation Return to Work Partnership Annual Conference. Titled “Wellness: a Whole-istic Approach to Return to Work”, the one-day conference provides unions, employers, and disability case managers with current information and resources for working through return to work issues. For more information or to register, please... Read More

Morgan Rowe Presents on Social Justice Careers

On March 13, 2024, Morgan Rowe presented as part of a panel on legal careers in social justice, hosted by the University of Ottawa’s Social Justice Society. Morgan and the panel discussed common questions and recommendations for people interested in opportunities, experiences, and employment paths in social justice legal work. Read More

Amarkai Laryea to Present on EDI Considerations in Credibility Cases

On March 14, 2024, Amarkai Laryea will present on a Lancaster House panel examining how stereotypes, bias, and other equity, diversity, and inclusion considerations can influence how credibility is assessed in grievance procedures, in investigations, and at arbitration. Panelists will highlight strategies for addressing these concerns. For more information or to register, please see the webinar website. Read More