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Welcome, Samarah! Sep 9, 2020 | News Jewitt McLuckie is proud to announce that University of Ottawa Law Student Samarah Arafat will be joining us for the 2021-2022 articling term. Samarah’s background includes research into minimum wage policy in the Asian garment industry, volunteering with Women...
We are proud to announce that our associate Jaime has been selected as a 2020 Emerging Leader by Women in Defence and Security! Here's why:
"Jaime is an exceptional mentor who has the ability to identify areas for improvement and then work with an individual to develop a unique path for them to become better leaders and managers. Jaime also provides advice on a range of operational and human resource issues.
Jaime completed almost 3 months as the senior medical NCM for the 200 person task force assisting in the care for residents in Ontario long term care homes during COVID-19. Her leadership in this stressful and high-paced situation was outstanding."
Congratulations to Jaime and all the other recipients of this honour. You can learn more about it on the WiDS website: https://www.wids.ca/cms/Emerging-Leaders
As a community, we come together to connect, to reflect, and to celebrate our collective progress in creating a diverse and inclusive defence and security community.
New post by our articling student Cole! https://www.jewittmcluckie.ca/ontario-ban-on-monocular-commercial-drivers-ruled-arbitrary-and-unconstitutional/
Ontario ban on monocular commercial drivers ruled arbitrary and unconstitutional Aug 10, 2020 | News, Union A bus driver from Oakville, Ontario has recently won a workplace discrimination case against the province. Ms. Di Cienzo is a cancer survivor who lost her right eye due to the disease. Ms. Di....
Sharing from Ability First Ottawa: Another great survey for allies, persons with disabilities and their loved ones.
Please spread the word: closes July 31
https://surveys.chrc2020-ccdp2020.ca/s3/-EN-FR
Monitoring the CRPD: Your Feedback Matters | Suivre la CDPH – Vos commentaires sont importants.
Check out Randy's timely presentation for Reach tomorrow!
Are you a front line worker who wants to learn about whether new supplementary government benefits during COVID-19 have any consequence for those receiving benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)? Please join Reach for a discussion on recent changes to ODSP, as well as the impac...
New post! #Law students, come do your #articles at JMA in 2021/22! #Unions and #WorkersRights help build a society that works for everyone, and we need you to help us fight for them: https://www.jewittmcluckie.ca/articling-2021-2022/
Articling 2021-2022! Jun 4, 2020 | Community, News REMINDER: The revised deadline to apply for articling positions is July 20! JMA has been fortunate to work with many sharp social-justice-minded students as they launch their careers, particularly in labour, employment, and human rights law and we l...
Congratulations to the workers at Ottawa Community Housing!
Yesterday the ballots were counted and CUPE 503 is pleased to announce the members have ratified the 2-year Tentative Agreement that will expire December 31st 2021. We thank all of the Ottawa Community Housing 503 members who cast their ballots in the ratification process.
Paramedic Services Week
During Paramedic Services Week, May 24 to May 30, we take the time to thank paramedics across Canada for their work and recognize their courage and dedication.
COVID-19 has demonstrated that we ALL benefit when workers can stay home if they don't feel well, knowing their wages are protected. We call on the Ontario government to institute Fight for $15 & Fairness's demands for 7 paid sick days for every worker, and an additional 14 days during outbreaks. #PaidSickLeaveSavesLives #onlab #21paidsickdays
UPDATE on reopening the office: https://www.jewittmcluckie.ca/office-space/ #WeFightTheGoodFight
Office Space May 20, 2020 | Community, News, Union After two months of working from home, Jewitt McLuckie is taking our first steps towards reopening the office with a small daily staff presence on site starting May 25. In keeping with public health recommendations, we will be sanitizing surfaces re...
The pandemic is putting unprecedented mental stress on many workers. We support #unions fighting to keep workers safe and well, and call on employers to consider what they can do to protect mental wellbeing #MentalHealthWeek
Get ready for the 69th annual #MentalHealthWeek – May 4-10. This year, we’re not just asking you to get loud – we’re asking you to #GetReal about how you feel. Learn more at www.mentalhealthweek.ca #TogetherApart
More resources: www.OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVIDMentalHealth
On this #DayofMourning, Jewitt Mcluckie pays our respects and mourns workers who have lost their lives or been injured on the job. Fighting for worker safety is even more important during COVID-19. Click on the link to learn more or attend the 12:30pm Ottawa ceremony hosted by the Ottawa & District Labour Council:
On Tuesday April 28th, 2020 individuals and organizations, in Canada and the world over, in large cities and in smaller communities, pay respect and mourn the loss of life and injury to workers due to the workplace. Though we can't hold in-person gatherings this year as a result of COVID-19, the end...
Proud Nova Scotians number among Jewitt McLuckie clients, friends and staff and our hearts go out to them and the many devastated families and communities at this difficult time #NovaScotiaStrong https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=822360208249146
The flag on the Peace Tower is flying at half-mast to honour the victims of this past weekend's Nova Scotia mass shooting. #NovaScotiaStrong
COVID-19 CERB Information Sheet | Connecting Ottawa
The Jewitt McLuckie office is closed effective tonight, but we are still fighting the good fight from home! https://www.jewittmcluckie.ca/2020/03/16/socially-distant-legally-active/
At Jewitt McLuckie & Associates, we are committed to finding creative legal solutions for working people in their relationships with employers. As specialists in labour and human rights, we provide dynamic advocacy and legal representation to unions and employees.
Monday update:Our office is OPEN at this time. Per Ottawa Public Health recommendations around social distancing, lawyers are working from home where possible and support staff are on a rotating schedule, so if you have a time-sensitive question/concern, please contact reception at 613-594-5100 or [email protected]. We thank you for your business and for your patience as we take these important measures to keep our community safe.
We are very proud of Jewitt McLuckie's newest associate, Jaime Lefebvre's important work at the CARL Lobbycon this week! Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers UOttawa Student Chapter Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers - Windsor Law Chapter
On March 9, our newest associate, Jaime Lefebvre (profile page coming soon!), participated in the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) Lobbycon. At Lobbycon lawyers mentor law students on how to lobby Members of Parliament. This year they tackled two issues:
Jewitt McLuckie was very proud to represent CUPE Local 503 advocating for Nilda and the other brand new union members at Embassy West in their first contract negotiation. These workers knew they deserved a better deal, so they fought to get it! #Unions #FightTheGoodFight
In a sector that is expected to grow with an aging population, where difficult working conditions and job insecurity are the norms, the workers at Embassy West have shown that a better life is possible for long-term care workers across Canada.
Roses are red,
workers are blue.
#Unionization
can benefit you!
#HappyValentines with love from Jewitt McLuckie
Jewitt McLuckie is proud to offer coffee and doughnuts in solidarity with teachers on the picket line #ETFOstrong #Istrikebecause #ETFOstrike #cutshurtkids #ottawa
Today in the Globe & Mail's Nine to Five column (paywalled), Samantha Lamb offers advice for a worker about their company share options:https://theglobeandmail.com/business/careers/career-advice/article-i-was-awarded-company-share-options-but-am-now-being-told-i-can-no/?utm_source=Shared+Article+Sent+to+User&utm_medium=E-mail:+Newsletters+/+E-Blasts+/+etc.&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links [screenshot: "I was awarded company share options, but am now being told I can no longer buy them. What are my rights?"]
The answer is complicated so the experts recommend consulting a lawyer.
New post by Randy: Justice for a BC worker after his #insurer terminated his #LTD #benefits. Jewitt McLuckie regularly helps people in similar situations. https://www.jewittmcluckie.ca/2019/11/19/the-british-columbia-supreme-court-orders-desjardins-insurance-to-pay-aggravated-punitive-damages-for-improper-handling-of-an-ltd-claim/
The British Columbia Supreme Court has released a decision that is notable for a large award against insurer Desjardins for its improper handling of a Long Term Disability claim.
The Jewitt McLuckie table at the 39th annual @ReachCanada auction and gala last night! Serving up fierce bidding and fierce looks for a good cause: Alycia Shaw Randy Slepchik Ramona Kapoor Lindsay McLellan and Ben!
"No woman, idiot, lunatic, or criminal shall vote." Election Act of Canada, 1890.
Thankfully this law is no longer in effect! While the past 100 years have seen many efforts to extend the franchise to more of us, low voter turnout among young Canadians, Indigenous people, ethnocultural minorities and special needs communities remains a problem. Elections Canada continues to work towards increasing voter turnout among these groups to ensure that they are fairly represented in our democracy. Further reading here: https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=res&dir=his&document=chap4&lang=e
We encourage all eligible voters to get out and vote your values this #elxn43 ! Together we can make Canada a place that values #HumanRights, #WorkersRights, and protection of the most vulnerable among us. #FightTheGoodFight
New post by Ramona Kapoor ! Randy Slepchik recently helped 3 #workers successfully access #CPP #disability benefits, supported by strong evidence from their #union reps! #canlab #WeFighttheGoodFight Jewitt McLuckie
Three recent Social Security Tribunal decisions illustrate the significant role union representatives can play to help workers with disabilities access their Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits.
Well said! Happy long weekend to those who get three days off, from all of us at Jewitt McLuckie!
This Labour Day long weekend is brought to you courtesy of human rights activists who fought for child labour laws, worker safety regulations, the 40-hour work week, weekends, maternity (and recently) paternity leave, anti-harassment and anti-discrimination laws, pension security and holidays! Enjoy!
Dina Mash strikes a pose at the Jacques Trépanier Open charity golf tournament yesterday. Thanks for a fabulous time, CUPE Local 503!
Any video game lovers out there should check out the recent Patriot Act episode where Hasan Minhaj talks about the (horrible) #labour conditions in the #gaming industry and how to fix them (hint: it's forming a #union): https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/08/hasan-minhaj-games-industry.html
Our office will be closing at 2:30pm today to allow staff to enjoy the start of a summer #LongWeekend. If you get Monday off, raise a glass to the #unions who made stat holidays possible (and let's not forget the #workers who still have to clock in)!
In which Jewitt McLuckie's own Dina Mash answers an #employment question: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/careers/career-advice/article-record-of-employment/ … #ROE #WorkersRights #canlab
A fun day for a great cause courtesy of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 279! https://www.jewittmcluckie.ca/2019/06/28/a-perfect-day-for-golf-4-cheo/
We are looking for a #temporary (6 month) #LegalAssistant to join the team. Please share! #ottjobs #ottcareers #ottawa #Ottcity https://www.jewittmcluckie.ca/2019/06/27/were-hiring/
Our union-side labour law firm in Westboro is seeking a full time legal assistant to temporarily fill in during a medical absence. The position will be for a minimum six month term. The primary responsibilities of this position will comprise transcription, editing, and formatting of correspondence a...
ICYMI: Here's a link to the full recording of Randy's CBC interview, in which he speaks about building solutions that work for everyone when accommodating disabilities: https://www.jewittmcluckie.ca/2019/05/30/randy-slepchik-on-cbc-morning-live/ #disability #accommodation
Randy Slepchik had the chance to speak with CBC Morning Live about the importance of collaboration in the disability accommodation process and how disability accommodation is part of creating a more just society:
Shout out to City of Ottawa crews/proud CUPE Local 503 members for helping our friends and neighbours across the city with some creative problem solving when the floods hit!
Did you see #OttCity staff's innovative way to speed up sandbag filling last month? But even this salt truck is not match for the 15,000+ volunteers that came out to help. Thank you!
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“We’re tired of being treated as disposable....We’re looking for something as simple as safety and respect at work..." Solidarity with these workers for fighting back against harmful gig economy practices.
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