COVID-19: Update on the WSIB
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…
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COVID-19: Federal Government Announces Canada Emergency Response Benefit
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…
COVID-19: Special Order for Health Services Providers Highlights Key Issues for Developmental Services Providers
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…
COVID-19 Update: Ontario Releases List of Shut Down Exempt “Essential Services” – Implications for Employers
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…
COVID-19 – Updated COVID-19 Response Guidelines for Long-Term Care and their Implications for Developmental Services
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…
COVID-19 – Weekly Legal Update Webinar Series
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….
COVID-19 – Weekly Webinars
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…
COVID-19 Response: PooranLaw’s Commitment to Continuous Service and Support
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….
Ontario Passes COVID-19 Response Legislation
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…
COVID-19 FAQ: Key Questions from the Disability and Developmental Service Providers
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…
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.