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CLEO Communications On the Radar New rules for workers who need time off Recent changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) mean workers are entitled to fewer days off and no paid sick days. This month's On the Radar talks about these changes, which took effect in January. The ESA applies to most employees in Ontario....Continue reading

This month's On the Radar: What new rules about police checks mean for employers and job seekers https://mailchi.mp//on-the-radar-a-snapshot-of-the-new-can

How new federal legislation could hurt law students and the people who rely on their services https://tvo.org//how-new-federal-legislation-could-hurt-la

Many questions, few answers, and great risk for people with disabilities Minister Lisa MacLeod’s announcement today about a new direction for social assistance in Ontario shows promising directions for Ontario Works, but leaves many unanswered questions and creates serious risks for people with disabilities. There is also no mention of addressing the most critical problem, which is improving the inadequate benefit rates for people on OW and the Ontario Disability Support Prog...Continue reading