TFSAs are considered assets and will affect your Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or Ontario Works (OW) benefits. You must tell ODSP/OW if you or anyone in your benefit unit starts or has a TFSA. Can a person on work permit open TFSA? Any individual that is a resident of Canada who has a valid […]
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Is Ontario Works Considered Income?
The profits you and your family earn are considered income and may reduce your financial assistance. After you have been receiving Ontario Works for three months in a row, you or any member of your family can earn up to $200 a month without having your financial assistance reduced. What counts as income for Ontario […]
How Much Is Ontario Works Disability?
$1,228 per month. If you qualify for ODSP, as of September 2022, you can get $1,228 per month as a single individual to help cover your living expenses. Amounts vary depending on your family size, living expenses, and specific situation. Monthly payments are broken up into two parts: basic needs and shelter allowance. How much […]
What Qualifies For Long Term Disability In Ontario?
If you are a Canadian resident living in Ontario and have an insurance plan through your employer or an independent insurance broker, and you have a permanent disability or a serious and long-term medical condition that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Long-Term Disability benefits (LTD). What medical conditions qualify for long […]
Do I Have To Give 60 Days Notice In Ontario?
Fixed-term: If you have a fixed-term tenancy, like a one year lease, then you must give notice at least 60 days before the end of the lease. The termination date cannot be before the last day of the fixed term. If you don’t give notice, the tenancy continues. Do you have to give 2 months […]
What Happens After 1 Year Lease Is Up Ontario?
In Ontario, when a residential lease expires, and there is no new lease, the tenancy automatically becomes a month-to-month tenancy. What happens at the end of a one year lease Ontario? Fixed-term: If you have a fixed-term tenancy, like a one year lease, then you must give notice at least 60 days before the end […]
Can I Quit Ontario Works?
Giving proof to OW If you quit or refuse to take a job for health reasons, you need to give your OW worker a letter from your doctor. You will also have to show your OW worker your Record of Employment (ROE) and any written notice that you get from an employer. Can I leave […]
Can I Apply For Ei If My Hours Are Reduced Ontario?
You can apply as soon as your normal weekly earnings are reduced by more than 40%. Applying more than four weeks after you stop work or reduce your hours could make it harder to qualify for EI and could affect how much you get from EI if you do qualify. How many hours do you […]
When You Resign From A Job What Are You Entitled To In Ontario?
52(2) of the Employment Standards Act, 2000. The severance pay will be 1 week’s regular wages for every year of service up to a maximum of 26 weeks pay. An employee who has been given written notice of termination can resign and continue to keep the right to statutory severance pay. What are you entitled […]
How Much Does An Ontario Works Caseworker Make?
$30 per hour. The typical Ontario Ministry of Community & Social Services Caseworker salary is $30 per hour. Caseworker salaries at Ontario Ministry of Community & Social Services can range from $24 – $41 per hour. How do I become a caseworker for Ontario Works? Qualifications and Education Requirements: Social Service Worker Diploma plus additional […]