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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…
As the international COVID-19 Pandemic becomes a reality in Canada, employers in the disability and developmental services (DS) sectors face unprecedented challenges. In this blog post, we’ve highlighted a number of the…
The Ontario government’s child care refundable tax credit, “Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses” is in effect. This tax credit is to be taken into account when determining the net cost of childcare…
Use of Exclusions, Seclusions and Physical Restraints in Schools Commonly referred to as an “exclusion”, the Education Act makes it the duty of each principal in a public school to exclude any…
It has been an exciting year supporting families at PooranLaw by expanding our firm’s practice areas into family law and education law with the addition of partner, Melanie Battaglia. In addition to…
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.