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

Dayna Steinfeld Joins LEAF Winnipeg Executive

Dayna Steinfeld has recently joined the Executive of the newly established LEAF Winnipeg as Co-Chair and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator. LEAF Winnipeg is a branch of LEAF, a national feminist organization that works towards ensuring the law guarantees substantive equality for all women, girls, trans, and non-binary people through litigation, law reform and public education using the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. LEAF focuses on litigation and law reform and public legal education... Read More

Amarkai Laryea to Present at Labour Law Conference

On October 24, Amarkai Laryea will be presenting at the Lancaster House Ottawa Labour Law Conference. He will be speaking on the panel “Bar None: Removing Systemic Barriers in Recruitment, Promotion and Retention.” For more information or to register, visit the conference website. 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

Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench Rules that Manitoba Government Discriminated Against First Nations Children in the Child Welfare System

On May 18, 2022, the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench ruled that the Manitoba government discriminated against First Nations children in Manitoba foster care by denying them the federal Children Special Allowance (“CSA”) to which they are entitled and which is meant to be used exclusively for the care, maintenance, advancement and education of children in care.  In Manitoba, approximately 82% of children in the child welfare system are First Nations.... Read More