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Ontario released its 2022 Fall Economic Statement today. Finance minister, Bethlenfalvy announced that despite having a $2.1-billion surplus in 2021-22, Ontario is projecting a $12.9-billion shortfall this fiscal year. The looming deficit…
Since the Spring of 2020, employers in congregate care settings have been relying on guidance documents issued by the Provincial Ministry of Health for best practices in reducing the risk of COVID-19….
PooranLaw recently had the privilege of working on a precedent-setting case involving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits*. The Facts: In this case, two adults, brothers, with dual citizenship (Canadian/US) were receiving…
Since the emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, there have been concerns among employers about waning vaccine. They are worried that waning efficacy could affect the enforceability of COVID-19…
We are thrilled to announce that guardianship is no longer a barrier to accessing Family-Managed Home Care (FMHC)[1] funding. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has officially updated the definition of “Substitute Decision-Maker”…
Maggie is a bubbly teenager with physical and intellectual disabilities. Growing up, her family prioritized her independence and agency. Now, a policy from the Ontario Ministry of Health may change that. The…
Since December 2021 and the start of the Omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, labour Arbitrators have generally been upholding mandatory vaccination policies as a reasonable workplace health and safety measure. However,…
Thursday June 2, 2022 was the deadline for having a written policy on Disconnecting from Work. Let’s revisit the basic requirements: Only employers with 25 or more employees as of January 1,…
Follow along in our new series Learn the Term with PooranLaw as we explore ways to make law and its terms more approachable for non-experts. We will be breaking down legal jargon…
In a decision released on April 20, 2022, the Ontario Court of Appeal reviewed a case involving the dismissal of a long standing employee, following a single incident of misconduct. In 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.