New Job Posting Obligations for 2024
The province announced on November 6th that they plan to pass new legislation to require employers to post the salary range for positions as part of job posting. The changes will require…
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WSIB Policy Changes for Workplace Illness
Following public consultations, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has published a new operational policy on communicable illnesses (Policy), became effective December 1, 2023. With COVID-19 and flu rates continuing to rise, this policy…
Intersection of Disability and Criminal Law
The intersection of disability and criminal law highlights the intricate challenges faced by individuals with disabilities within the legal system, often overlooked or inadequately addressed by the criminal justice system. PooranLaw has…
The Canada Disability Benefit Act: A Status Update
In June of this year, the Canada Disability Benefit Act (the “Act”) received Royal Assent. The Canada Disability Benefit (“the Benefit”) is intended to reduce poverty among working-age Canadians with disabilities. The…
ODSP: Rates & Updates
Rate Increases In July of 2023, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefit rates increased by 6.5%, based on a cost of living formula determined by the Ontario Government. The increase applies to: basic…
An Overview of PooranLaw’s I Decide Law Program (2023)
Since 2019, PooranLaw has been providing free legal services to low-income residents of Ontario with an intellectual disability. Through our I Decide Law ProgramTM, we have assisted over 100 clients with over 325…
Estate Planning: New & Noteworthy
Siblings may now manage an RDSP for a beneficiary who is not capable of being their own plan holder The federal government has extended a measure allowing qualifying family members to open…
Full-time Benefits for Part-time Work: Recent Decision Sheds Light on the Limits of Accommodation
A recent Ontario Labour Arbitration decision, the City of Toronto v. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 79 (2023 ONLA 95296 CanLII), considered an employer’s obligation to continue to provide a…
Recent Decision Upholds Wrongful Dismissal Judgements Awarding Notice Periods Greater than 24 Months
A recent decision from Ontario’s Court of Appeal has upheld a judgement awarding a reasonable notice period of 30 months. This is among the longest notice periods awarded in Canada, being six…
Ontario to Implement New Job Posting Obligations
On November 6, 2023, the Ministry of Labour announced plans for new laws requiring employers to disclose certain types of information in job postings. Specifically, proposed laws will require employers to state…
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