Protecting workplace rights and fighting for benefits
Jewitt McLuckie is an Ottawa-based – Union and Employee side – Labour, Employment, Disability, and Human Rights Law Firm.
Why work with us
We fight the good fight on your behalf to achieve beneficial long-term gains.
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.
We know that it takes strength and courage to stand up and fight for your workplace and employment rights. If you have a specific problem or concern and need legal advice, please contact us and we would be happy to meet with you to discuss how we can help you.
Hear how we’ve helped people just like you
Our areas of specialization
Union Side Labour Law
Labour law covers grievances, litigation, statutes, privacy, and human rights.
Long Term Disability Benefit Denials
Long term disability benefit denials can be devastating and unjust.
Workers Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) Appeals
Experienced lawyers adept in administrative tribunal representation.
John’s knowledge of labour law, and his ability to appreciate the nuances of being a trade union, working for a trade union has always impressed me. His insight, quick response time and patience with any of our asks, as well as the professionalism of his team, inspires trust and confidence as a client.
Vickie Houston
President, Canadian Staff Union
JMA News
The latest news, events, and successes within our community
Pay Equity Obligations
In Peel (Regional Municipality) v CUPE, Local 966, (2023)354 L.A.C. (4th), the Union sought a preliminary order directing the Employer to disclose gender incumbency data. The Employer had …
Landmark HRTO Ruling
In L.N. v Ray Daniel Salon & Spa, 2024 HRTO 179 (CanLII), the Tribunal dealt with an application alleging discrimination in employment based on sex, sexual harassment, sexual solicitations or …
Fighting to ensure union members receive their full entitlement to LTD Benefits
Randy Slepchik successfully represented CUPE 503 in an “LTD Offset” policy grievance filed against the City of Ottawa. The Union grieved that the Employer was improperly counting time spent by …
Jurisdiction win
Dina Mashayekhi defeated a preliminary motion brought by Carleton University when it tried to argue that Arbitrator Kevin Burkett had no jurisdiction to make a determination about a salary …