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

Constructive Dismissal In Ontario: What You Need To 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 constructive dismissal? Constructive dismissal is when your employer has not formally terminated your employment, but has seriously changed or breached the terms of your employment contract, to the point that... Read More

Employer’s bad faith conduct may invalidate termination clause in employment contract

By Amanda Montague-Reinholdt If your employment has been terminated without cause, one of the first questions an employment lawyer will ask you is whether you have a written employment contract. If you do, the employment lawyer will review it to determine if the contract sets out your entitlements when your employment is terminated without cause. Many employment contracts state that employees will only receive the minimum notice and severance entitlements... Read More

Dayna Steinfeld to Present on Tips for Mediations, Informal Proceedings in Labour and Employment Law

On May 9, 2022, Dayna Steinfeld will be presenting on a panel hosted by the Manitoba Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution, Labour & Employment Law, and Legal Research sections. Dayna will discuss legal research and practice tips for mediations and informal proceedings in labour and employment law. For more information or to register for this lunch-hour session, please visit the MBA website. Read More

Alison McEwen to Present on Hybrid Work Arrangements

On June 2, 2022, Alison McEwen will present as a speaker during the Law Society of Ontario’s Eight-Minute Employment Lawyer. Alison will be discussing the use of hybrid work arrangements since COVID, particularly in situations involving the duty to accommodate. For more information on this upcoming presentation or to register, please visit the event website. 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

Congratulations to David Yazbeck on his new role at PIPSC!

As many of our friends and colleagues in the labour community may already know, David Yazbeck has left private practice at RavenLaw to work within the labour movement as the Director, National Labour Relations, at PIPSC. David has a long history representing PIPSC and its members, championing human rights and whistleblower protections in numerous precedent-setting cases on the union’s behalf. This is an exciting opportunity for David to continue to... Read More