This is an e-Learning course on telling a potential employer about your criminal record. By the end of it you will understand:
The advantages and disadvantages of disclosing a criminal record
Your legal rights regarding criminal background checks
Tips and techniques on how to effectively disclose a criminal record
This resources provides an overview of police records by outlining how police records are created, the different categories and types of police records that exist in Ontario.
This resource summarizes some important updates related to your client’s income assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the Social Benefits Tribunal is operating at this time.
This resource is an easy to navigate flowchart to help you and your client figure out which of Ontario’s income assistance programs might be right for them.
This resource details the steps you can take as a trusted intermediary if your client is experiencing issues with Ontario Works or ODSP and would like to formally dispute a decision made by either program.
This resource summarizes the 5-step legal eviction process in Ontario, as outlined under the Residential Tenancies Act.
These quick sheets provide examples of common types of evictions your clients might experience, including for non-payment of rent, illegal acts on the property, or for causing damage. The sheets also provide step-by-step information on how you can best assist a client going through these types of evictions.
This handout summarizes how the bail process works, including what a bail hearing is, what grounds are used to deny bail, and the types of bail that can be granted.
This resource summarizes some important updates related to your client’s housing during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the Landlord & Tenant Board is operating at this time.
This handout summarizes the four key services offered by Legal Aid Ontario. It can be used to help figure out where you should refer a client for help.
