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Broader public sector employers – particularly in the developmental services sector – have been navigating ongoing uncertainty around pay equity maintenance for more than a decade. Finally, in March 2026, the Pay…
As of January 19, 2026, the threshold for registering as a federal lobbyist has been lowered, affecting organizations that regularly communicate with federal officials, including not-for-profit corporations and charities. The new threshold…
The Ontario government released its 2026 Budget today. For organizations operating in the developmental services sector, the overall fiscal direction will be familiar: restrained spending, limited new investments across the public service,…
In Adrain v Agricom International Inc (2025 BCSC 1842), the plaintiff employee commenced a lawsuit against her employer during the working notice period. The BC court considered two questions: first, whether the…
At the heart of our work is a commitment to strengthening financial security, autonomy, and choice for people with disabilities and their families. Over the past year, our advocacy efforts have focused…
Navigating labour and employment issues are complex, especially as the rules continue to evolve. As the year draws to an end, we’ve wrapped up the frequently asked questions we’ve received this year…
The Working for Workers Seven Act received royal assent on November 27, 2025. This is the seventh installment in the Working for Workers Act and has introduced a number of changes to…
Navigating the ins and outs of corporate governance for Not-For-Profits (“NFPs”) and Charities in Ontario can feel overwhelming. To help cut through the noise, we’ve compiled a list of some of the…
PooranLaw is excited to announce our new Estate and Trust Program in collaboration with Concentra Trust and Ability Tax & Trust. This will make your planning more secure than ever. Concentra Trust…
Ontario has introduced a new Long-Term Illness (LTI) leave under the Working for Workers Six Act that came into force on June 19, 2025. This statutory leave provides critical job protection for…
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.