Residents abusing in nursing homes
Family members would like to think when their loved one has to move to a nursing home, that he or she will be safe. The truth is, if a resident isn’t being abused by a staff member, he or she…
Year: 2018
Rights when a co-worker is a bigot?
Most people in the workplace try to get along with one another. But when one of those co-workers is an alleged bigot or racist and makes comments that make others uncomfortable, employee rights in Ontario could be infringed upon. Often,…
Ontario Estate Beneficiary Advice
People who spend hours fashioning comprehensive estate plans likely want to make sure that the person or persons to whomever they leave their financial assets use them well. How to make the best use of inheritance funds in Ontario is one…
What the law says about employee rights
All workers have certain rights under the law. But what do those laws say exactly about employee rights in Ontario? There are many things of which many people are probably unaware — rules that govern everything from tips to breaks…
Getting fired and employee rights
No one likes to lose a job, for whatever reasons. But when an employer fires an employee in Ontario, there are certain rules that must be followed, according to the Employment Standards Act. The law protects certain employee rights. Employees…
Elder abuse rampant in nursing homes
An investigation by a major Ottawa newspaper shows there is something very wrong at the capital’s long-term care facilities. The 27 residences are home to some of Ottawa’s most frail citizens — the elderly. These Ontario homes have been the sites of…
Wrongful termination in Ontario: Facts
Being fired inappropriately has happened to many employees. There are right and wrong ways an Ontario employer can go about letting an employee go, and those who believe they are the victims of wrongful termination have some recourse under the law in…
Elder abuse in Indigenous communities
The treatment of elderly people in Indigenous communities has been an ongoing problem. Ontario is addressing the elder abuse issue with the introduction of new resources under its Ontario Action Plan for Seniors (OAPS). The plan aims to assist the elderly in finding the help they…