ON THE RADAR: The End of Paid Sick Days for COVID-19

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) On March 31, 2023, the Ontario government ended the paid sick leave portion of the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL). For more information, check out the April issue of ON THE RADAR. This post gives general legal information. For legal advice for a … More ON THE RADAR: The End of Paid Sick Days for COVID-19

ON THE RADAR: Back to Pre-Pandemic Rules for Employment Insurance

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The Government of Canada made many temporary changes to the Employment Insurance (EI) program because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The last of these changes ended on September 24, 2022. For more information, check out the October issue of ON THE RADAR! This post … More ON THE RADAR: Back to Pre-Pandemic Rules for Employment Insurance

ON THE RADAR: Changes to Sick Leave & Layoff Rules Related to COVID-19

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) In July, the Ontario government made big changes to the leave program created because of COVID-19. For more information, check out the August issue of ON THE RADAR! This post gives general legal information. For legal advice for a specific situation please CONTACT … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to Sick Leave & Layoff Rules Related to COVID-19

ON THE RADAR: New Benefit for Workers when there’s a COVID-19 Lockdown

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) In late 2021, the federal government introduced the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit (CWLB). Workers in Ontario could get the CWLB starting on December 19, 2021, when Ontario was confirmed as a lockdown region. In this month’s On the Radar, CLEO provides more … More ON THE RADAR: New Benefit for Workers when there’s a COVID-19 Lockdown

ON THE RADAR: Changes to Special COVID-19 Rules about Rent Increases end December 31

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) Many tenants will see their rent go up in 2022 for the first time since 2020. This is because, in most cases, the government of Ontario didn’t allow any rent increases in 2021. For tenants not covered by the rent increase rules … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to Special COVID-19 Rules about Rent Increases end December 31

Changes to Tenant’s Rights Continue During the Pandemic

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The fast pace of change to housing laws and processes at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) continues into 2021. This month’s On the Radar looks at 3 noteworthy changes: the end of the second eviction freeze a different video conferencing tool … More Changes to Tenant’s Rights Continue During the Pandemic

Getting COVID-19 Benefits while on OW or ODSP

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) When the Canada Emergency Relief Benefit (CERB) ended, the Canadian government created 3 new Recovery Benefits and made changes to Employment Insurance (EI). There are special rules about these programs for people who are on Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability … More Getting COVID-19 Benefits while on OW or ODSP

Getting a Fair Tribunal Hearing During COVID-19

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) At the beginning of COVID-19, tribunals across Ontario were forced to close. Many have now re-opened using remote or virtual hearings by video or telephone. This includes the Landlord and Tenant Board, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Board, and the Social … More Getting a Fair Tribunal Hearing During COVID-19