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Organization:
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Workers Health and Safety Legal Clinic - Toronto
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Address:
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Box 4, 180 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON
M5G 1Z8
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Street Address:
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180 Dundas St W Suite 2000
Toronto
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Location:
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Cross street: University Ave and Dundas St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible - Designated underground parking and street parking close to entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - on main floor ; Elevator with braille ;
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, after hours - by appointment
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Service Description:
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Community Legal Clinic- legal information and summary advice
- legal representation in certain cases
- community education to vulnerable groups via presentations at community agencies, schools, and employment programs
- law reform/group advocacy for workers
Legal Services - information, legal advice and representation for low income non-unionized workers; handles:- workers' rights including employment standards
- wrongful dismissal
- termination/severance pay
- human rights applications such as being dismissed from work because of a disability or because of asking for accommodation or a change in work duties due to a disability
- health and safety issues including penalties/punishments or dismissal for expressing health and safety concerns
- advice regarding all areas of Workers Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) claims, but representation only for specific types of claims such as Work Transition Services and Occupational Disease Appeals
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Fees:
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None; but ask about recovery of disbursements
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Low income non-unionized workers across Ontario
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