Author: Clint Curtis

How Much Do Eyeglasses Cost In Ontario?

Basic lenses in Ontario can average about $150 for basic frames. Stronger prescription and thinner lenses can cost around $150 to $300. Progressive lenses can range from $400 to $1300, depending on the type of range. OHIP covers eye exams, but not the cost of prescription eyeglasses. How much does an average pair of prescription […]

Can You Be Fired Without Reason Ontario?

In Ontario, an employee can be terminated in two ways—with cause or without cause. A ‘without cause’ termination means that an employer can terminate an employee at any time without a reason. What qualifies as wrongful termination in Ontario? A wrongful dismissal in Ontario occurs when an employer terminates an employee without providing them advanced […]

Can I Just Stop Showing Up To Work Ontario?

Where an employee fails to show up to work without confirming with the employer, the employer may consider their absence to be a resignation. However, employers should make appropriate efforts before concluding an employee resigned. Is it illegal to not show up to work Ontario? This includes consistently and consecutively failing to attend the workplace […]

Are Fillings Covered By Ontario Works?

The Ontario Works adult dental emergency program covers basic treatment for dental problems that are considered an emergency. This could involve one or more areas of your mouth. Basic services include fillings as well as extractions and are covered completely by the program. What dental services are covered by Ontario Works? Ontario Works dental coverage […]

Is Medical Leave Job-Protected In Ontario?

Sick days or sick leave in Ontario is an unpaid, job-protected leave that your employees are entitled to take for any personal illness, injury, or medical emergency. Can an employee be terminated while on medical leave in Ontario? Leaves of absence do not protect employees from termination You may terminate an employee who is on […]

Can An Employer Deny Sick Leave Ontario?

Employers in Ontario cannot fire their workers because they use their paid sick days (paid IDEL). This is a job-protected leave of absence under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA). This means that an employer can’t penalize or fire an employee because when they take paid sick days. Can my boss reject my sick leave? You […]

Can Doctors Own Pharmacies Ontario?

Yes. However, there must be no conflict of interest. This means patients cannot feel coerced to purchase from that pharmacy,. A physician’s ownership in a pharmacy must not impact his/her prescribing practices. Can a doctor own a pharmacy? AMA Ethics Opinions Under 8.06(3) Physicians may own or operate a pharmacy, [note: check state law for […]

How Much Is Gst And Hst In Ontario?

5% (GST) in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. 13% (HST) in Ontario. 15% (HST) in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. How much is HST in Ontario 2022? 13%The Harmonized Sales Tax HST is 13% in Ontario. How much is GST and PST Ontario? […]