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 Hosts Lunch ‘N’ Learn for Union Representatives

Join Wassim Garzouzi, Jessica Greenwood, and Dayna Steinfeld on June 20, 2022 from 12:00 – 1:00 EDT for a virtual discussion on the Supreme Court’s decision in Northern Regional Health Authority v Horrocks. Wassim, Jessica, and Dayna will review the decision, the potential patchwork results of the decision across the country, and will answer audience questions about how the decision will impact union representatives. Topics will include: What is the... Read More

RavenLaw Welcomes New Partners!

RavenLaw is pleased to welcome Michael Fisher, Raphaëlle Laframboise-Carignan, Amanda Montague-Reinholdt, and Morgan Rowe into the partnership, effective January 1, 2022. Michael, Raphaëlle, Amanda and Morgan have worked with RavenLaw for many years and have made significant contributions to the firm. We thank them for their important work in advancing union and worker rights, and congratulate them on becoming partners. Read More

Ontario Divisional Court Directs WSIAT to Grant Benefits

In a significant victory, the Ontario Divisional Court recently set aside a Workplace Safety Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“WSIAT”) decision and directed the WSIAT to grant benefits to the injured worker. The Worker was injured on the job and, as a result, was no longer able to work. However, he was denied benefits by the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (“WSIB”) and the WSIAT because he waited several weeks after the accident before... Read More

James Cameron Interviewed on Concussion Central Podcast

James Cameron recently gave a featured interview on Concussion Central’s podcast. James and host David McGuffin discussed return to work strategies following a concussion and how to talk to your employer about concussion issues and accommodation in the workplace. Listen to a preview from James’ interview here, or access the full episode on the podcast website or from your favourite podcast platform. Read More

Time Off in Lieu of Overtime: 3 Things You Need To Know

An increasing number of employers resort to providing employees with time off for the hours they work overtime, instead of paying them overtime pay. Employees may have questions about when they may receive this benefit and the rules associated with it. Here are three things you need to know regarding time off in lieu of overtime.  What is time off in lieu of overtime? The Employment Standards Act provides that... Read More

Wrongful Dismissal In Ontario: What You Should Know

[The information on this page applies only to non-unionized employees in Ontario, working in provincially regulated industries. It is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice, which cannot be given without consideration of your individual circumstances.] What is wrongful dismissal? Many employees may believe that wrongful dismissal is when an employer dismisses them for the wrong reasons. However, generally, an employer can terminate an employee for any reason... Read More