A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) has awarded 8-months notice, $125,000 in general damages under the Human Rights Code, and $50,000 in moral damages to an…
On October 28, 2024, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 received royal assent in provincial parliament. This legislation, the fifth in a series of annual Working for Workers acts, made a…
Back in November, PooranLaw appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal to make submissions on behalf of Community Living Ontario. CLO was granted intervenor status in a case involving an adult with…
The 2024 federal budget was released on Tuesday, April 16. You can access the full budget here. We have summarized a few noteworthy items we thought might be of interest. Canada Disability…
Our very own Brendon Pooran co-authored Funding employment inclusion for Ontario youth with disabilities: a theoretical cost-benefit model. The article discusses the importance and positive impact of supporting youth with disabilities to…
On March 21, 2024, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, received royal assent in provincial parliament. The legislation, which is the fourth in a series of annual “Working for Workers” acts,…
In Dufault v The Corporation of the Township of Ignace, 2024 ONSC 1029, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reminds us about the importance of ensuring employment contracts have termination language that…
The Ford Government released its 2024 Budget on March 26, 2024. In our latest Insights article, PooranLaw summarizes key highlights that impact people with disabilities, their families, and community-based organizations. You can…
Registration is now open for our Labour & Employment and Corporate Governance Leadership Summits. We are changing things up this year based on your feedback! As requested, to help prioritize your time…
Covid-19 prompted unprecedented government mandates and employer directed precautionary action to ensure service continuity and protect vulnerable populations. Masking, rapid testing, and vaccination requirements designed to keep people safe spawned endless administrative…
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced a free e-book — the pre-eminent guide to future planning for people with disabilities, Henson Trusts, government benefits, legal decision making, guardianship and more.
Together, Community Living Ontario and PooranLaw have produced another free e-book – essential reading to anyone looking to engage or who has engaged a support worker. The book provides a detailed and accessible explanation of the law of employment and contractual relationships, as well as key related considerations respecting insurance, funding, taxes, and much more.