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Posted April 3, 2020 Updated May 22, 2020 In recognition of the challenges associated to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government and the government of Ontario announced new rules for not-for-profits and…
Updated April 2, 2020 All organizations have had to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) is certainly among them. This post provides a summary of…
Updated April 6, 2020 On March 25, 2020, Parliament passed the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Act, establishing the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”). The CERB will provide payments to workers who have…
On March 21, 2020, the government implemented an Emergency Order wish sweeping implications for Health Services Providers. The order gives providers broad authority to take all reasonable steps necessary to staff as…
Late yesterday evening, the government of Ontario released a list of businesses that are considered “Essential Services” for the purposes of the province wide lock-down. These Essential Services will be permitted to…
On March 19, 2020, the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) released new COVID-19 guidance for Long-Term Care Homes.[1] This article reviews some of the key recommendations that are relevant to…
During this Pandemic we will be hosting WEEKLY WEBINARS related to COVID-19. These webinars are designed to address updates on key issues of importance to employers in the developmental and social services sectors….
During the Pandemic we will be hosting WEEKLY WEBINARS related to COVID-19. These webinars are designed to address updates on key issues of importance to employers in the developmental and social services…
In line with our commitment to the health and safety of our personnel, clients and community, we are taking proactive and prudent measures to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus….
In a full day sitting yesterday, the Ontario government (represented by only 24 MPPs) convened, introduced, debated and passed Bill 186, Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020. The Bill amends…
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.