ONTARIO LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES ON A WIDE VARIETY OF IMMIGRATION-RELATED TOPICS. THESE MATERIALS ARE TYPICALLY WRITTEN AT A HIGH ENGLISH LEVEL.
Laws
Can an Employer Tell an Employee What to Wear at Work?
This resource from Step to Justice (CLEO) provides explanation about the law in Ontario on dress codes in the workplace.
Personal Emergency Leave for Workers in Ontario
Many workers don't know about their right to take personal emergency leave. And people may think that they don't have this right because they work part-time or are new at their job.
This resource is about personal emergency leave, who gets it, and how it can be used.
Personal Emergency Leave for Workers in Ontario
Many workers don't know about their right to take personal emergency leave. And people may think that they don't have this right because they work part-time or are new at their job. This resource is about personal emergency leave, who gets it, and how it can be used.
OHRC Policy on Preventing Discrimination Based on Creed
This section of the Ontario Human Rights Commission explains the OHRC policy preventing discrimination based on creed.
Can a Doctor or Healthcare Provider Treat a Patient Differently for Reasons That Go Against Human Rights?
Ontario's human rights laws protect individuals from discrimination when they are receiving healthcare services. The Human Rights Code applies to services they receive from a home care program, at the hospital, in a doctor’s office, or at another healthcare facility.
10 Things to Know About Legal Cannabis in Canada
Recreational use of cannabis will be legal in Canada on October 17, 2018. Have a look at 10 important things to know about legal Cannabis in Canada.
OHRC Policy Position on Sexualized and Gender-specific Dress Codes
This section of the Ontario Human Rights Commission website explains the OHRC position on dress codes for employers and employees.
Flexibility and Innovation in Apprenticeship Technical Training
The Government is investing $11 million in the Flexibility and Innovation in Apprenticeship Technical Training pilot project. This pilot funds third-party organizations to test innovative and flexible approaches to improve access to apprenticeship training and increase completion rates.
Ontario's Standard Lease
Starting April 30, 2018, landlords of most private residential rental units – from individual landlords to property management companies – must use the the standard lease template for all new leases.