If you are an employer seeking information about the lawful termination of an employee, you should contact both the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and your state employment office to ensure that you are not violating federal or state labor laws. You may want to contact a licensed attorney. The Human Rights Legal Support Centre provides human rights advice to people across Ontario who believe they have been discriminated against. The Centre`s services range from legal assistance in submitting an application to the Court of Justice to legal representation in human rights applications. 1-866-625-5179 www.hrlsc.on.ca Some jobs (e.g., banks, airport workers) fall under federal labour law. Call to find out if this applies to you. 1-800-641-4049 The Office of the Attorney provides legal advice to the Labour Commissioner and Ministry programs. The law firm`s lawyers represent the Commissioner in administrative hearings related to underpayment of wages and overtime, safety and health offences, licence suspension or revocation, and other matters. If you are an employer who has concerns about incorrect FMLA leave, contact Payroll and Hours with any questions about FMLA compliance and seek advice from your company`s legal and human resources departments. A legal clinic that provides free information, legal advice and representation to low-income workers with occupational health and safety issues. They also provide summary advice and representation in other areas of labour law, including employment standards, wrongful dismissal, human rights, Canada Pension Plan disability benefits, Employment Insurance sickness benefits and the WSIB. 416-971-8832 www.workers-safety.ca main link to services and programs offered by the federal government, including Employment Insurance (EI) and other benefits such as maternity leave. Here you can apply for and report on EI.
You can also find information and help on a variety of topics – education, employment and job search, income and legal assistance. Main number: 1-800-622-6232 EI, sick pay, maternity and parental leave and more: 1-800-206-7218 Canada Pension Plan (CPP): 1-800-277-9914 www.servicecanada.gc.ca online resources about your rights at work and other legal information. Presented by Community Legal Information Ontario (CLEO). Publications are available in many languages. www.yourlegalrights.on.ca www.cleo.on.ca A community legal clinic that provides free services to injured workers in Ontario, including legal advice, advocacy, public legal education, advocacy training and community development. 1-877-230-6311 www.iavgo.org Employment Insurance Return: 1-800-531-7555 Find legal aid in over 200 languages. Contact your local community legal clinic. Employment Insurance appointments: 1-800-668-8258 www.legalaid.on.ca The federal minimum wage is the lowest legal hourly wage for many workers. Tips may have a different salary.
The Ministry of Labour has fact sheets and helpful tips on Ontario`s Health and Safety Act, the laws that apply to non-unionized workers in Ontario. 1-800-202-0008 www.labour.gov.on.ca Free legal advice and information on workers` compensation, social assistance, employment, employment insurance, pensions, tenant rights and more. Not all clinics cover all topics. Eligibility is based on income and whether you live in the area served by the clinic. Contact Legal Aid to find the clinic near you. 1-800-668-8258 www.legalaid.on.ca With the generous support of the legal community, funders, foundations and other donors, Legal Aid at Work offers four main services: The Ministry of Labour has fact sheets and helpful tips on Ontario`s Employment Standards Act (ESA), the laws that apply to non-unionized workers in Ontario. You can also find the forms on the website to file an employment standards claim if your rights have been violated. 1-800-531-5551 www.labour.gov.on.ca ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialized legal clinic dedicated to advocating and promoting the equality rights of people with disabilities in Ontario.
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