Amarkai Laryea to Presents on Equity Panel

On February 10, 2023, Amarkai Laryea presented as part of a panel at the Canadian Association of University Teachers Equity Conference. Amarkai presented as part of a panel, tiled “Yes, We Can Do This,” which addressed questions from conference participants on specific equity issues. Read More

Class Action

CAF/DND Sexual Misconduct Class Action – Late Claims Update The Court has made a decision respecting late claims, which can be found here. The Court has decided that the Administrator shall accept late claims submitted after the final claims deadline of January 23, 2022, if the claimant establishes: (1) a continuing intention to pursue the matter; (2) the claim has some merit; (3) no prejudice arises from the delay; and (4)... Read More

Dayna Steinfeld to Moderate Panel on Pay Equity

On January 19, 2023, Dayna Steinfeld will be moderating a panel at the Manitoba Bar Association 2023 Mid-Winter Conference, one of the marquee professional development events in Manitoba. Dayna will be moderating a panel discussion on “Pay Equity in the Legal Profession”, which will feature a diverse panel of speakers on the data (and lack thereof, due to resistance to the collection of data within the profession) to help legal... Read More

RavenLaw Congratulates 2022 Alison Dewar Scholarship Recipient

RavenLaw is proud to announce that Sarah-Claude L’Ecuyer has been awarded the 2022 Alison Dewar Scholarship in Women’s Equality, Labour and Human Rights Law. Sarah-Claude is in her third year at the University of Ottawa and has demonstrated a deep commitment to the values that Alison held dear. She is the President and founder of the Social Justice Society, an active volunteer with the National Association of Women and the... Read More

Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Mitigation Decision

On October 31, 2022, the Ontario Court of Appeal issued a decision, overturning a mitigation decision in a wrongful dismissal case. The Superior Court judge had found that the Appellant was wrongfully dismissed from her employment and entitled to eight months’ reasonable notice of termination. However, the judge also concluded that the Appellant had failed to act reasonably in her duty to mitigate her losses and therefore reduced her notice... Read More

Skip the Dishes Terminations – Our Employment Lawyers are Here to Help

Did Skip the Dishes terminate your employment? We have a dedicated team of Employment Lawyers ready to help. Severance packages can be confusing, which is why we’re committed to answering all of your questions and helping you through this uncertain time. Email info@ravenlaw.com to schedule an appointment today with one of our experienced Employment Lawyers to review your termination package and ensure you get a fair deal. You can meet with... Read More

Alison McEwen to Present at Employment Law Summit

On October 12, 2022, Alison McEwen will be presenting at the 23rd Employment Law Summit, presented by the Law Society of Ontario. She will be speaking on the topic of return to the physical workplace, the challenges that arise with this return, and if there is a way to continue working from home. For more information or to register for the Summit, visit the Law Society’s website. Read More

Morgan Rowe Presents on Emerging Human Rights Issues

On September 26, 2022, Morgan Rowe spoke to the University of Ottawa – Faculty of Common Law’s “Human Rights” class, as part of the class on emerging topics in human rights. Her presentation focused on topics related to sexual orientation, asexuality, and the regulation of personal relationships. Read More

Morgan Rowe Presents on Employees’ Duties in Accommodation

On September 23, 2022, Morgan Rowe presented on the Labour and Employment Panel at the Kingston & 1000 Islands Legal Conference, hosted by Frotenac Law Association. Morgan discussed the obligation on employees to cooperate in workplace accommodation processes, including addressing when employees may refuse accommodation options proposed by their employers. Read More

James Cameron to be Inducted as Fellow of College of Labour and Employment Lawyers

In November 2022, James Cameron will be inducted as a Fellow of the College of Labour and Employment Lawyers. The College was founded in the United States. It is an organization that promotes achievement, advancement and excellence in the practice of labour and employment law, as well as working to establish leadership, high standards of professionalism, and civility among labour and employment lawyers. The College has fellows in the United States and Canada.... Read More