Seminar Topics
BANKRUPTCY - the implications of a personal bankruptcy
- how to sue or defend yourself in the Small Claims Court
INCORPORATION - non-share, non-profit associations such as sports associations, day care centres, etc.
- including fiscal and pecuniary responsibilities and liabilities of directors, operating by-laws, etc.
CHARTER OF RIGHTS - primarily under Section 15 dealing with discrimination due to race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability
CLINIC SERVICES - discussion of the services and the locations in which services are provided by this legal clinic
CONTRACTS/CONSUMER - concerns of consumers with respect to the validity of contracts
- how to get out of contracts
- what constitutes a breach of a contract and the remedies available
EMPLOYMENT/LABOUR
- including rights of employees under The Employment Standards Act with respect to severance, vacation pay, hours of work, rates of pay as well as unjust dismissal
FAMILY / DIVORCE HUMAN RIGHTS - under the Ontario and Canadian Human Rights Codes
TENANT PROTECTION ACT - defending an application for eviction
- bringing an application to force a landlord to bring a premises into compliance with local housing standards
- tenants' rights
INCOME MAINTENANCE - Canada Pension, Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works
SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS WILLS/ESTATES - Power of Attorney
- mental incompetency
WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
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