Working for Workers Five Act Receives Royal Assent
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…
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Recent HRTO Decision Awards Over $100,000 in Compensation for Discrimination Based on Family Status that Led to Termination
A recent decision from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) has awarded over $100,000 in compensation for discrimination based on family status and reprisal, contrary to the Human Rights Code. This…
Recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision contributes to protecting the rights of people living with intellectual disabilities
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…
Federal Budget 2024: Key Highlights
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…
Funding employment inclusion for Ontario youth with disabilities: a theoretical cost-benefit model
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…
Working For Workers Four Act Receives Royal Assent: New Increase to Minimum Wage Announced
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,…
“For cause” or not “for cause”? The Importance of ESA Compliant Termination Provisions in Employment Contracts
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…
Ontario Budget 2024: Key Highlights
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…
Recent Case provides welcome clarity on provincial Wage Enhancement Implementation
Provincial compensation enhancement has been a welcome benefit to direct support employees across the province. However, there continue to be lingering questions (and in some cases grievances) about how the PCE impacts…
Human Rights Tribunal Upholds Human Rights for Children with Autism
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has made key findings on the importance for persons with disabilities accessing services this year. PooranLaw was co-counsel for a person with autism and his family in…
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.