New Ontario Policy Directive on Service Animals in Schools
In April 2014, 9-year-old Kenner Fee was denied the right to bring his service dog to school by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. Kenner has autism, which causes him to be…
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DS Sector Budgets Released But Wage Cap Legislation Looms: What do we do with Bill 124?
At long last, DS Sector agencies across Ontario have received their budget packages. For the most part, budgets remain unchanged (including sustainability funding offered up by the Liberals pre-election 2018), a huge relief…
The “L” Word: Layoffs and Restructuring in Response to New Funding Realities and Pressure for “Efficiencies”
The Broader Public Sector is in a time of transition. From the regionalization of services (see the new Ontario Health Teams) to changes in the way services are funded (see the switch…
Opting Out of WSIB: Key Considerations for Employers Facing Fiscal Uncertainty
Last September, the WSIB announced that its unfunded liability (at one point well in excess of $13B) had been eliminated and that the WSIB would be slashing premiums for employers by 30%. …
Attendance Management in Today’s Workplace
Can an employer request a medical note for every employee absence from the workplace? Is it disciplinary to give an employee a warning letter for poor attendance at work? Should employers treat…
Bill 124, the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019
On June 5, 2019, the government introduced Bill 124, the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019. Bill 124 contains compensation restraint measures for non-union and unionized employees employed…
Pay Equity Decision has Dramatic Implications for Employers Subject to Proxy
On April 30, 2019, the Divisional Court of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice overturned a Pay Equity Hearings Tribunal (Tribunal) decision with dramatic implications for employers using the proxy method. As…
What the Ontario Budget Means for Government Funded Employers
On April 11, 2019, the government of Ontario presented its first budget, Protecting What Matters Most. In its plan, the government laid out its top four priorities for the province: balancing the…
What The Ontario Budget Means for People With Disabilities And Their Families
On April 11, 2019, the government of Ontario presented its first budget, Protecting What Matters Most. In its plan, the government laid out its top four priorities for the province: balancing the…
Tips and Traps for Families Paying Private Workers
Families face many challenging questions when securing funding and finding workers to support a loved one with a disability. Frequently asked questions include: Where do I find a worker? How do I…
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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.