Who is eligible for ODSP dental benefits? ODSP recipients and their spouse 18 years of age or older are eligible for dental benefits. How can I get my teeth fixed for free in Ontario? The new Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program is a government-funded dental care program. It provides free, routine dental services for low-income […]
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Can I Drive In Saskatchewan With Indian License?
If you are a visitor, and have a valid full driver’s licence from another province or country, you can legally use it while driving in Saskatchewan. If your foreign licence is not in English or French, it is recommended you carry an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) from your home country. Does Canada accept Indian driving […]
Can You Have Two Part-Time Jobs Ontario?
The answer is yes, and for a breakdown of what that could look like we asked Scott Williams, vice-president of client services and small-medium business at payroll services company ADP Canada, to calculate the public holiday pay for a part-time worker with two jobs. Can you work two part time jobs in Canada? Whether or […]
What Is Job Abandonment In Ontario?
Abandonment of employment occurs when it is clear that an employee has no intention of returning to the workplace. The legal consequences of abandonment are the same as if the employee had resigned from the position. What qualifies as job abandonment in Ontario? As mentioned above, Ontario case law indicates that a finding of job […]
When Did 6% Vacation Pay Start In Ontario?
December 31, 2017. When did 6% vacation pay start in Ontario? The increased entitlement to vacation pay (6% vacation pay) for employees with five or more years of employment only apply to vacation entitlement years or stub periods that end on or after December 31, 2017. Is vacation pay 4 or 6 in Ontario? An […]
Do Stat Hours Count Towards Overtime Ontario?
Though not considered to be the same as Overtime Pay, the labour standards recognize it to be a premium pay and therefore the hours paid as Stat Worked do not contribute to the 44 hour work week total. What counts as overtime in Ontario? 22(1) Subject to subsection (1.1), an employer shall pay an employee […]
Does Saskatchewan Have Private Insurance?
Saskatchewan’s medical system covers the cost for basic medical care. Residents can also choose to purchase private health insurance plans that would provide even more extended health benefits. Many employers also offer private health plans for their employees. Does Saskatchewan have provincial insurance? If you make your home in Saskatchewan and you ordinarily live in […]
Does Saskatchewan Have Blue Cross?
For more than 70 years, Saskatchewan Blue Cross® has been a locally-based, not-for-profit organization that puts people and our communities at the heart of every interaction. Is Saskatchewan Blue Cross government? Saskatchewan Blue Cross is a local, not-for-profit organization that puts people and community at the heart of every interaction. We’ve been serving the health […]
How Will Global Warming Effect Ontario?
There are more heatwaves, droughts, winter storms, tornadoes, and wind storms. Without a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, the average temperature in Ontario will rise by 3 to 8-degree Celsius within the next century. Where is the best place to live in Canada due to climate change? Vancouver “West Coast, Best Coast”, as the old […]
Can You Sue For A Car Accident In Saskatchewan?
If you’re responsible and have injured a Saskatchewan resident, you can be sued for economic and non-economic losses over and above the person’s package of benefits. Can you sue after a car accident Canada? After an accident, you have the legal right to sue the at-fault party. You can claim compensation for medical bills, vehicle […]