JMA News
The latest news, events, and
successes within our community
CPP benefits battle gets results for injured worker
One our clients unfortunately suffered severe injuries to both of his hands and could no longer work. He was denied access to Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits, but Randy Slepchik at Jewitt ...
Ontario employers face new legal obligations to combat sexual harassment and sexual violence
On September 8, 2016, Ontario’s Sexual Violence and Harassment Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment) came into effect and introduced significant ...
John McLuckie Co-chairs Lancaster House’s Upcoming Conference
We are pleased to announce that John McLuckie will be co-chairing Lancaster House’s annual Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Conference this fall. When: December 7, 2016, plus pre- and ...
Jewitt McLuckie helps Essex-Windsor Paramedics fight off unfair changes to their sick leave plan
Following several unsuccessful days of bargaining in which the County of Essex demanded they agree to major concessions on such major issues as sick leave, vacation scheduling, meal breaks and ...
New additions at JM&A!
Observant visitors may have noticed a couple new faces on the website lately. Alycia Shaw joined Jewitt McLuckie & Associates this past February, and Cara Ryan, who has been our articling ...
Canadian Transgender Judge Making History
On December 17, 2015, Kael McKenzie was appointed as a Judge of the Provincial Court in Winnipeg. He is the first openly transgender person appointed to the bench in Canada. Like many provinces, ...
JM&A & CUPE Local 503 Barbecue 2016
Although we’ve already had weeks of toasty summer heat, yesterday we marked the imminent beginning of the summer season with our annual 1505 Carling Avenue barbecue! There were about 45 ...
Partner Samantha Lamb will speak at The Six-Minute Labour Lawyer 2016
Accommodation Overload: Are Unions Victims of Their Own Success? – On May 26th join Samantha Lamb to learn about issues for Labour Lawyers and Unions to be mindful of as workplaces reach their ...
Mental Wellness in the Workplace Conference a Success!
Last week, Jewitt McLuckie & Associates partnered with REACH Canada to host one-day conference called “Mental Wellness in the Workplace: Understanding and Working with PTSD, Addictions and ...