Tag: News

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

April 5, 2023

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: Changes to some Ontario Court Fees

February 7, 2023

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) On January 1, 2023, the government raised some of the fees that people pay to use Ontario’s courts. They also made changes to how much money a person can make to qualify for a fee waiver. For more information, check out the February … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to some Ontario Court Fees

ON THE RADAR: Changes to EI Sickness Benefits

January 11, 2023

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) On December 18, 2022, the Canadian government increased the number of weeks that workers can get Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits. Workers who started their claims on or after December 18 can get up to 26 weeks of benefits. For claims started … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to EI Sickness Benefits

Coming in 2023: New EI Rates and Rent Increase Guideline

December 6, 2022

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The December issue of CLEO’s ON THE RADAR looks at the January 2023 annual increases to Employment Insurance (EI) and the rent increase guideline. Click HERE to find out more in the December issue of ON THE RADAR. This post gives general … More Coming in 2023: New EI Rates and Rent Increase Guideline

The Colour Purple – What Does it Have to Do with Gender Based Violence?

November 24, 2022

Reposted from The Legal Clinic Sexual Harassment at Work Project During the month of November, you may see a lot of purple around your community. It is the colour used in campaigns that focus on raising awareness about gender-based violence. Discussing violence in the greater community has a short history compared to the use of … More The Colour Purple – What Does it Have to Do with Gender Based Violence?

It Takes a Village to End Violence, Including Vets, Dentists Hairdressers, RMTs and Employers

November 23, 2022

Reposted from The Legal Clinic Sexual Harassment at Work Project Levels of domestic violence have skyrocketed since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Most people who experience domestic violence are afraid to reach out for help and/or don’t know who to reach out to. Thankfully there are innovative projects around the world that have been … More It Takes a Village to End Violence, Including Vets, Dentists Hairdressers, RMTs and Employers

Show Your Support for Women Experiencing Violence on November 25th!

November 22, 2022

Reposted from The Legal Clinic Sexual Harassment at Work Project On November 25, 2022, Ontarians will join in solidarity with women and their supports across Canada and around the world to observe the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. November 25th marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based … More Show Your Support for Women Experiencing Violence on November 25th!

ON THE RADAR: Changes to Benefits Aimed at Rising Cost of Living

November 10, 2022

Re-posted from ON THE RADAR, a publication of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) The provincial and federal governments recently made changes to some financial benefits and policies. These changes are aimed at helping people with the increased cost of living. For more information, check out the November issue of ON THE RADAR! This post gives general … More ON THE RADAR: Changes to Benefits Aimed at Rising Cost of Living