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

RavenLaw Presents at Labour Law Conference

During the week of June 20, 2022, RavenLaw presented as part of multiple panels during the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers’ annual conference. On June 24, 2022, Sean McGee presented as part of a panel exploring the opportunities and challenges of remote work post-COVID. In the afternoon, Wassim Garzouzi moderated a panel with two guest speakers from the United States, which discussed unionizing workplaces like Amazon and the need to... Read More

Sean McGee Moderates Panel on Employee Free Speech

On July 19, 2022, Sean McGee moderated a panel called “Keep Your Opinions to Yourself! Determining the limits of employee free speech inside and outside the workplace”. The panel, hosted by Lancaster House, focused on the questions that arise from safeguarding employee free speech while also ensuring a work environment free from harassment and unacceptable comments and communications. Read More

Shopify Terminations – Our Employment Lawyers are Here to Help

Did Shopify 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. Schedule an appointment today with one of our experienced Employment Lawyers to review your termination package and make sure you get a fair deal. You can come meet with us in... Read More

Kim Patenaude Interviewed on Concussion Central Podcast

Kim Patenaude was the guest speaker on Concussion Central’s latest podcast, posted on August 8, 2022. During the episode, Kim speaks with David McGuffin about navigating long-term disability insurance coverage and the challenges that can be faced for those with invisible injuries like concussions. Listen to the podcast here! Read More

RavenLaw Supports Ottawa Blues for Youth

RavenLaw is proud to sponsor an upcoming evening of music again this year in support of Ottawa Blues for Youth, in connection with the Royal Ottawa Hospital. Ottawa Blues for Youth was created in the fall of 2020 by Anita Manley, with funds raised going to support Youth Mental Health at the Royal. The event will be held on October 22, 2022, and tickets are now on sale. For more... Read More

Amarkai Laryea Joins RavenLaw!

We are ecstatic to welcome Amarkai Laryea into the partnership at RavenLaw! Amarkai has dedicated his career to working within Canada’s labour movement. He will maintain a dynamic, fully-bilingual practice in all areas of labour, human rights, and administrative law. Before joining RavenLaw, Amarkai was a leader in the legal services department of one of Canada’s largest unions. He has appeared before labour arbitrators and administrative tribunals throughout the country.... Read More