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On the Radar: New rules about making claims for unpaid wages

Many workers in Ontario are owed money by employers who have not followed the law, sometimes paying less than minimum wage or failing to pay overtime or vacation pay.

This month's On the Radar talks about recent changes to the Employment Standards Act that increase the amount an employer can be ordered to pay and give workers more time to...

On the Radar: Door-to-door water heater sales and rentals

Water heater rentals are among the top 10 types of consumer complaints received by the Ministry of Consumer Services.
So, starting on April 1, 2015, some new rules come into effect just for door-to-door water heater contracts. This month's On the Radar explains some of these rules.

On the Radar: Changes delayed for people on ODSP who work

The Ontario government is planning to change the rules about benefits for people who work while getting income support from Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
This month's On the Radar highlights the plan to eliminate the Work-Related Benefit and replace it with a new Employment-Related Benefit....

On the Radar – January 2015

Buying or leasing a used vehicle can be economical but also risky. This month's On the Radar outlines some of the legal protections consumers have when they buy or lease from a registered dealer.

On the Radar – December 2014

More people who get income support from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) are being given a "medical review". This month, On the Radar looks at what can happen on a medical review.