Guelph, ON, N1H 6J2
- information on injured workers' rights
- learning how to cope with injuries
- promotes health, safety, and security of injured workers
- advice on dealing with workers' compensation system
- public education about workers' compensation issues
Kitchener, ON, N2G 4W1
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V3
The City of Hamilton can provide employers with supports and programming in areas such as healthy eating, physical activity, smoke-free and quitting smoking supports, workplace stress prevention, alcohol and drugs in the workplace, and sun safety.
Hamilton, ON, L8R 1J4
A 12 week program to teach construction skill to youth-at-risk. The program provides renovation and construction services to local charities, non-profit groups, and neighbourhood associations.
- Hands-on workshops in Carpentry, Electrical, Drywall and Plumbing
- On-site work experience at a Threshold community building project
- Safety training including Emergency First Aid and Working at Heights
- Employment seminars
- Construction math workshops
- Personal Protective Equipment, tool belts and hand tools supplied
Hamilton, ON, L8N 1M5
A free confidential telephone service offering information about workplace health and safety available to all Canadians.
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3W8
The Occupational Health Clinics For Ontario Workers offers the following services:
- an inquiry service to answer work-related health and safety questions
- medical diagnostic services for workers who may have work-related health problems
- outreach and education to increase of health and safety issues, and promote prevention strategies
- research services to investigate and report on illnesses and injuries
Mississauga, ON, L5C 4R3
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
- sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
- establishes the minimum wage rates
- General rates, Oct 1, 2022: $15.50 per hour, increasing to $16.55 per hour Oct 1, 2023
- Students under 18 years, Oct 1, 2022: $14.60 per hour, increasing to $15.60 Oct 1, 2023
- establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
- prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
- establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
- 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
- forbids lie detector testing
- obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
- obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
- permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
- protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers
Mississauga, ON, L5T 1M4
First Aid Training and Services -- training courses for general public interest, school requirements or employee certifications for the workplace including:
- first aid (Emergency & Standard, Advanced Medical First Responder)
- CPR (levels A, C Basic Life Support/Health Care Provider),
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Home Alone with first aid (9-10 years), babysitting basics for teens (11-14 years)
- New Parent workshops
- Pet First Aid
- Child Restraint Technician Certification Training
- Joint Health and Safety Committee Training, Parts 1 & 2
- online training courses at www.sjatraining.ca
Medical First Response Services -- first aid coverage at public and private gatherings upon request
Therapy Dog Visitation Services - comfort and companionship visits with therapy dogs and handlers
Youth Programs (14-18 years) -- teaches first aid, leadership, and community responsibility
Car Seat Safety Education - assists families with safe installation of their child's car seat.
Outreach and Education Team - educates public on St. John Ambulance services, volunteer programs and safety topics.
Hamilton, ON, L8H 5Y5
Mississauga, ON, L4W 0A1
- health and safety programs, including workplace Joint Health and Safety Committee certification training, and online and self-paced learning for individuals and groups
- networking and conferences for health and safety professionals
Stratford, ON, N5A 3K1
Toronto, ON, M6A 3B6
Toronto, ON, M6A 3B6
Services include:
- an inquiry service to answer work-related health and safety questions
- medical diagnostic services for workers who may have work-related health problems
- outreach and education to increase of health and safety issues, and promote prevention strategies
- research services to investigate and report on illnesses and injuries
Services and Programs:
- Workplace Assessment
Toronto, ON, M7A 1T7
- inspects work sites
- investigates refusals to work under unsafe conditions
- investigates fatalities and serious accidents
- promotes education and prevention
Toronto, ON, M7A 1T7
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
- sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
- establishes the minimum wage rates
- General rates, Oct 1, 2022: $15.50 per hour, increasing to $16.55 per hour Oct 1, 2023
- Students under 18 years, Oct 1, 2022: $14.60 per hour, increasing to $15.60 Oct 1, 2023
- establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
- prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
- establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
- 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
- forbids lie detector testing
- obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
- obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
- permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
- protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers
Toronto, ON, M5V 3J1
- administers no-fault workplace insurance for employers and their workers
- disability benefits for workers who are injured on the job or contract an occupational disease, or who have sustained sudden, traumatic mental stress or chronic stress injury that is the result of a work-related stressor (conditions apply, call for details)
- facilitates return to work
- administers survivor benefits for spouse, child or other dependant of a worker who died as the result of workplace injury or disease
- financial incentives for safe employers
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z8
- advice and representation
- advocacy
- research and consultation for individuals
- community education
- law reform
- referrals to union organizers
- outreach, particularly to small workplaces with immigrant workforces
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Toronto, ON, M4P 1E4
Information, education and support services across Ontario, including counselling, family support and advocacy
- individual peer support
- peer support groups across Ontario
- online support forums
- peer support and facilitation training
- youth, young adult and student awareness campaigns
- workplace awareness programs
- Peer Talk speakers bureau, workshops
- online guides, fact sheets, videos
- resource and reference library
Telephone Information and Peer Support (TIPS) Warmline, 416-486-8046, 1-888-486-8236; no crisis services
Check Up from the Neck Up
Private online mental health checkup to identify symptoms of depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder
- online quiz, fact sheets and guides
- list of Toronto drop-in support groups
- resources for family and friends
Recovery programs
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) 8-week program
- Laughing Like Crazy, 2SLGBTQ+ peer support group
Family Programs
- Family Matters peer support and recovery
- early intervention
Toronto, ON, M7A 0A3
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
- sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
- establishes the minimum wage rates
- General rates, Oct 1, 2022: $15.50 per hour, increasing to $16.55 per hour Oct 1, 2023
- Students under 18 years, Oct 1, 2022: $14.60 per hour, increasing to $15.60 Oct 1, 2023
- establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
- prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
- establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
- 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
- forbids lie detector testing
- obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
- obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
- permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
- protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers
Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C2
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP), 647-637-6023
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed
- for youth who self-identify with mental health challenges
- must be unemployed and not attending full time school
Base 4 Success (B4S), 647-393-3749
12 week paid pre-employment training and paid work placements for youth who face barriers to employment
- must be unemployed and not attending full time school
Every Bite Matters (EBM), 416-574-8676
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement
Youth Success Strategy (YSS), 647-229-4183
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
Toronto, ON, M3C 3R6
Services include:
- an inquiry service to answer work-related health and safety questions
- medical diagnostic services for workers who may have work-related health problems
- outreach and education to increase of health and safety issues, and promote prevention strategies
- research services to investigate and report on illnesses and injuries
Toronto, ON, M1P 3E7
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
- sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
- establishes the minimum wage rates
- General rates, Oct 1, 2022: $15.50 per hour, increasing to $16.55 per hour Oct 1, 2023
- Students under 18 years, Oct 1, 2022: $14.60 per hour, increasing to $15.60 Oct 1, 2023
- establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
- prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
- establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
- 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
- forbids lie detector testing
- obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
- obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
- permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
- protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 2N1
Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP)
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed
- for youth who self-identify with mental health challenges
- must be unemployed and not attending full time school
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement
Youth Success Strategy (YSS)
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 0A4
Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment:
- sets out maximum number of hours that can be worked in a day or week, minimum daily, weekly or biweekly rest periods, and rules for overtime pay
- establishes the minimum wage rates
- General rates, Oct 1, 2022: $15.50 per hour, increasing to $16.55 per hour Oct 1, 2023
- Students under 18 years, Oct 1, 2022: $14.60 per hour, increasing to $15.60 Oct 1, 2023
- establishes vacation pay and paid public holidays -- New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- prohibits unequal pay for equal work on the basis of sex
- prohibits discrimination on bases such as sex, age or marital status in employer-provided benefit plans
- establishes entitlement to various categories of leave such as sick leave, pregnancy and parental leave, caregiver leave, or personal emergency leave
- 8 days unpaid emergency leave per calendar year (3 days for personal illness; 3 days for family responsibilities such as illness of child or spouse; 2 days for bereavement leave)
- forbids lie detector testing
- obliges employers to provide notice of termination or pay in lieu
- obliges employers to provide severance pay to terminated employees when applicable
- permits retail store workers to refuse work on Sunday and public holidays under particular circumstances
- protects the rights of domestic workers and homeworkers
St Catharines, ON, L2R 7R4