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In response to a steady increase in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks the Ontario government has announced new restrictions on social gatherings, the extension of Emergency Orders for another 30 days, the…
The Provincial government recently announced that the general minimum wage in Ontario will increase from $14.00 to $14.25 an hour. This increase will apply to most minimum wage earners across the province….
As social services agencies across the province expand their virtual service delivery offerings and digital capabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic Period, issues at top of mind include data protection, consent, and transparency…
A new Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”) decision, Britney Lozza v. Jason A Tereszko operating as Northern Nerds, 2020 CanLII 62081 (“Northern Nerds”), has once again found that a supposed “independent contractor”…
As the Province nears the completion of the sixth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, litigation related to COVID-19 has started to move forward in courts and tribunals. Two class action lawsuits relating…
In April of 2020, the Provincial Government announced a Temporary Pandemic Pay Program (the “TPP Program”) for frontline workers. The TPP Program provided increased compensation to eligible professions and workplaces. The goals…
The Ontario government continues to make improvements to the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), including the expansion of services to support children’s ongoing learning and development. We highlight some of those changes here…
The Resilient Communities Fund is provided by Ontario Trillium Foundation (“OTF”) to non-profits and charities affected by COVID-19. It is a one-time re-direction of funds that is intended to support eligible non-profit…
In August of 2019, PooranLaw began a free legal services program for residents of Windsor and Essex County. Our pro bono (free) services are built on The I Decide Project, previously offered…
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and not-for-profits were concerned about meeting their corporate obligations, especially when it would be challenging for people to meet in person. Both the…
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.