Upcoming Changes to ODSP!
Posted: 21 June 2018 Ontario residents with disabilities can expect to see major changes to the Regulations [1] under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act [2] (the “Regulations”) in the months to come. These…
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Ontario Election Results: What do the PCs mean for Ontario’s DS Sector?
Posted: 18 June 2018 Following the 2018 provincial election, the Ontario PC government – under the leadership of Doug Ford – is tasked with addressing the many outstanding issues affecting the DS…
PooranLaw’s Comments on Ontario Budget 2018
Posted: 5 April 2018 Care and Support Front and Centre in Recent Ontario Budget Announcement: Implications for People with Disabilities, their Families and Government Funded Service Agencies The word “CARE” was mentioned…
Resources and Tools for Families Engaging Support Workers
On November 27th Bill 148, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, received Royal Assent and became law. Bill 148 affects everything from the minimum wage and public holiday pay, to how employees…
MARCH 8 – INFO SESSION: RDSP & WILLS and ESTATE PLANNING
Sign up for one or both sessions! Essex County Civic Centre, 315 Fairview Avenue, ESSEX Registered Disability Savings Plan Thurs. March 8, 2018 – 9:30 am to 11 am Learn more about the…
FEBRUARY 28 – WEBINAR – YOUR CHILD AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
Wednesday February 28 (7 to 8pm) YOUR CHILD AND SPECIAL EDUCATION: Questions & Answers for Getting the Supports your Child Needs All children need support to thrive within the school system….
PooranLaw Legal Update – January 2018 – Bill 148 – The Final Word
On January 1, 2018, numerous changes to Ontario’s Labour and Employment laws come into effect under the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act (the “Act”). These changes have significant implications for the Developmental Services Sector…
Funding for Bill 148 Cost Increases – DS Sector Ignored Again
In a letter to municipalities last week, education ministry officials confirmed $12.7 million in new funding will be available to help licensed child-care centres and home child-care agencies cover added costs related…
ESA Exemption Feedback Process – Share your perspective
New Extended Deadline Announced – January 1, 2018 The Ontario Government recently announced new opportunities for stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed changes to certain exemptions to Ontario’s employment and labour laws. …
UPDATE ON BILL 145, WSIB COVERAGE FOR WORKERS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES AND GROUP HOMES ACT, 2017
November 15, 2017 Bill 145, WSIB Coverage for Workers in Residential Care Facilities and Group Homes Act, 2017 is a Private Member’s Bill created by Ottawa MPP John Fraser. This bill seeks to amend…
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.