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Unlawful Eviction for Personal Use (N12 Notice) of Landlord


Unlawful Eviction for Personal Use (N12 Notice) of Landlord
Posted by Admin in Blog
As a tenant, you have the right to live in your rental unit without fear of unlawful eviction. Unfortunately, some landlords may try to evict tenants without following the proper legal process, which is not only illegal, but also unfair and unethical. Oracle Legal Services, a trusted Paralegal Firm in Toronto, stands prepared to assist you in such matters. Explore further insights on this topic in this guideline.

COMPENSATION ENTITLEMENTS
If a landlord evicts a tenant for personal use and then the tenant finds out after moving out that the eviction was unlawful, the tenant may be entitled to one-year rent arrears of what the original rent was. This means that the tenant can claim the difference between what they paid in rent and what the landlord would have received if they had continued renting the unit for one year. In addition to rent arrears, the tenant may also be entitled to general damages, including human rights damages if they were seriously ill and still had to move out or if they experienced undue stress, such as postpartum depression, as a result of the eviction.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/unlawful-eviction-for-personal-use-n12-notice-of-landlord/

Reprisal In Employment Law In Ontario Law

Are you familiar with what reprisal is in employment law? Our team at Oracle Legal Services has put together a recent blog post that covers what reprisal is and how our team can help. If you are interested in reading more about this blog, click on the link below. Or, for trusted legal advice, contact our paralegal firm at 647-872-3484.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/reprisal-employment-law-in-ontario/

Employment Law Probationary Period


Employment Law Probationary Period
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A probationary period is a common practice in many workplaces where an employee’s performance and suitability for the role are assessed during a designated time frame. This period typically lasts anywhere from 30 to 90 days, depending on the employer’s policy. Our team from Oracle Legal Services specializes in Employment Law in Toronto and we are here today to give you some further insight into what a probation period looks like.

EMPLOYEE & EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS
During this time, both the employee and the employer have certain expectations that need to be met. The employer may use this time to evaluate an employee’s work ethic, skills, and overall fit within the organization. On the other hand, the employee has the opportunity to learn more about their role and whether it aligns with their career goals.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/employment-law-probationary-period/

Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act That Every Tenant Should Know

You might have heard about it as the “Eviction Bill” of 2020 when it reached Royal Assent at the height of the pandemic. Eventually, the masses have dubbed this Bill as pro-landlord as its defined amendments will affect tenants specifically. Now that it is being mandated and decreed in Ontario, how will these new changes to the law affect tenants and landlords alike? Our paralegal firm here at Oracle Legal Services would like to answer this question and more.

Here’s the rundown on the 5 changes in the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 that you should know about:

1. REPAYMENT AGREEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE LTB (LANDLORD AND TENANT BOARD)
What’s in it for me? Prior to this change, evictions were done through applications at the LTB. These applications go through the due process of mediation and can go all the way to a hearing wherein evidence is presented and witnesses are questioned before the final decision.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/changes-residential-tenancies-act/

Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) vs. Small Claims Court (SCC): When Do Landlord/Tenant Disputes Go to Small Claims Court?

When people hear about the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), the following words usually follow – eviction, maintenance, rent reduction, termination of tenancy, etc. All of which involves some form of dispute with the help of a paralegal. When it comes down to it, however, the main issue is always related to money.

To give an idea on how many cases the LTB handles per year, just in 2019-2020 alone the tribunal has received 80,874 cases, and 72,064 of which have been resolved at the end of 2020.

In this statistic alone, half of these applications are rent-related tribulations. To be exact, 44,621 submissions have been filed under L1 Application form or better known as “Terminate & evict for non-payment of rent.” With the pandemic still affecting job security and economic stability going into 2022, the tribunal has been experiencing and still expects the applications to go up as the pandemic drags on into next year.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/ltb-vs-scc/

Severance Pay and Employment Insurance (Ei): Can I Get Both after Losing My Job?

The first question before asking if you qualify for both is how were you terminated by your employer. Is it termination with cause due to willful misconduct, or is it dismissal without cause due to company restructuring, cost cutting, lack of work, or poor work performance? Employment law and matters involving severance pay can be a tricky field to maneuver, but we here at Oracle Legal Services want to help.

WITHOUT CAUSE
It is important to note the kind of termination because it also answers the next question. Can I obtain Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and severance pay if I’m being let go without cause? The clear answer is YES. Without cause termination usually entitles you for EI benefits because it was made for that specific purpose: to help workers who were terminated and for them to have accessible income in between job search.

But what about severance pay? You are entitled to a severance pay depending on your employment contract. Your employment agreement will either follow the minimum provision set up under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) or it follows a severance clause under the employer written contract during your job offer.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/severance-pay-and-employment/

Employment Contract Effectivity: What if I Get Terminated Before I Even Start Working?

Most people think that an employment contract only starts on the first day of work. Of course, why shouldn’t it be? You technically start training, performing tasks, and doing all that your job entails on your first day at the job right? Did you know, however, that this is actually not the case at all?

When a job is offered by your employer, and you accept that offer you are theoretically privy to an employment contract. This holds true whether it was presented through writing or through word of mouth.

Employment laws in Canada states that “Absent an express contractual provision to the contrary, an employee who is terminated without cause is entitled to reasonable notice or damages in lieu of notice.”

While it is all clear and specific on the Employment Standards Act (ESA) which notice period and severance you are entitled to if you have been dismissed by your employer, you’d be surprised to know that this provision still holds true when you are terminated prior to starting the new job.

WHEN DOES THIS HOLD TRUE?
A person who has accepted an offer from an employer in principle has an implied employment contract, although it is unwritten. By default, these implied contracts will...

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/employment-contract-effectivity/

Can I Go To Prison For Theft Under $5000 Or Shoplifting?

The Christmas rush is approaching, and a lot of Canadians are going to be planning shopping expeditions to check off their gift list for their family and friends. With COVID measures starting to ease up, malls, retailers and shopping centers are starting to welcome shoppers again and with it come throngs of accidental or unintentional theft charges.

We have all been there; shops usually have so many good deals and discounts over the holidays that leads shoppers to binge shop more. But as people delve into their shopping sprees and retail therapy sessions, some items are left forgotten in pockets or bags that have been left unpaid, leading to theft charges or shoplifting. Hiring a licensed paralegal member will help you with this type of crime, but in the meantime our team would like to explain a little more about theft below.

WHAT IS THEFT?

In Ontario, theft is described as intentionally taking or using someone else’s property without their permission. As items in store are considered a property of the business, if you have been caught with an item that has not been claimed or paid for then you have committed the crime of theft under Criminal Code of Canada section 322.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/prison-for-theft-under-5000/

Severance Pay: ESA Minimum Standards vs Common Law

A lot of people have unfortunately lost their jobs this pandemic due to a significant amount of economic regression and business closure. Hitting close to home, according to the Financial Accountability Officer (FAO) of Ontario, a whopping total of 355,000 jobs were lost in 2020 alone due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to this large increase in unemployment, it is now more crucial than ever for everyone to be aware of what their rights are and further ask important questions about employment law, such as:

What is the minimum severance if we were to be dismissed?

And…

What are we entitled to upon termination?

DEFINING SEVERANCE PAY
In Ontario, severance pay is defined as the amount of compensation that the employer provides the employee upon termination. But how is it determined, you may ask? In Ontario, severance pay is...

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/esa-standards-vs-common-law/

Theft Under $5,000 (Shoplifting) Service

Shoplifting might seem like a minor inconvenience if you have been charged, but one of the most important decisions in your life may be the one to hire a licensed paralegal member who deals with criminal summary offences. The failure to do so means that you risk being fined, receiving a criminal record, and taking a serious hit to your reputation. Don’t let one small mistake dictate the rest of your future.

This is especially true when a shoplifting charge is the result of an accident on your part. It is easy to understand a scenario in which someone merely overlooked paying for an item they in good faith intended to buy. A failure to properly contest such a charge might result in you having a criminal record for something you didn’t even do.

A paralegal can negotiate with the Crown on your behalf and protect your interests in this challenging situation. A paralegal can also represent you at trial, allowing you to contest the charges before a judge and force the Crown to prove their case, where they have the burden to provide evidence of your guilt.

Learn More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/practice-areas/theft-under-5000-shoplifting/

Is It Time to Review My Employment Contract?

If you have entered the workforce in your teenage years or after graduating College or University, you might have encountered an Employment contract with multiple pages of clauses and legal terms beyond your comprehension. And, just as most people usually do, you might have browsed through it, read the salary terms and vacation leave provisions and called it a day. To top it all off, it does not help that a human resource employee is right in front of you explaining the gist of your contract, while at the same time expecting you to read and sign within the day. This is when employment law can take advantage of the uneducated, and cause problems for an employee down the road.

We have all been in that situation, but the general consensus is at the end of the day everyone just needs that job to make ends meet and most people deal with the legality only when a situation arises. It is our current reality that most employees read the terms of their contract only when faced with an issue after they are already terminated. They often only question it when severance pay and contract enforceability were brought into the forefront.

BUT WHY SHOULD I CARE NOW?
Last year, the Ontario Court of Appeal released a surprising decision that potentially invalidates termination clauses on numerous employment contracts within Ontario.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/time-review-employment-contract/

Bill 184 Changes and Their Negative Effect on Tenants Part Three: Financial Impacts

WHEN IT COMES TO THE INTERFERENCE WITH ‘REASONABLE ENJOYMENT’, LANDLORDS HAVE THE ABILITY TO CLAIM COMPENSATION.
Pursuing an eviction can easily be done by a landlord if a tenant decides to interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the residential complex. This includes all of the other lawful rights, privileges or interests of the other tenants and landlord. In retaliation, tenants have the ability to raise a human rights-type of defense against an eviction of this sort if the behaviour is related to a disability, for example.

As well as following eviction for the reasons stated above, landlords are also now able to go after tenants for compensation financially. This is relating to any out of pocket expenses. It is still unknown as to whether or not tenants are able to raise a human rights defense against this type of claim.

THE RULES BEFORE VS. THE RULES NOW
The ability to obtain financial compensation for the interference of reasonable...

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/bill-184-negative-effect-on-tenants-part-three/

Bill 184 Changes and Their Negative Effect on Tenants Part Two: Undermining the Ability to Seek Justice

THE IMPACT OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE PROCESSES
If both the landlord and tenant eventually come to an agreement at the Landlord and Tenant Board, the case can continue to be resolved through an alternative dispute process instead of through a hearing or mediation. Adding onto the methods in which both parties can solve these matters has a positive impact, but it’s important before taking any drastic action that both landlord and tenant alike understand their legal rights. It’s important to know that there are certain protections for tenants that can only be given at hearings, and not accessible during mediation. We are still unsure as to whether this new dispute resolution system will assure the same protections as those accessible to tenants at a hearing. At the end of the day, no matter which way you put it, tenants should never feel like they are under any pressure to throw away their rights during a hearing, so it is important people are aware of the rights they may be forfeiting. Oracle Legal Services explains below.

THE RULES BEFORE
Before Bill 184 was put into place, most of these issues were solved during hearings where tenants were given ample opportunity to explain their entire situation. The board member assigned would then be obligated to take their issues into consideration before coming to a decision on whether or not they should/would be evicted from their living accommodations.

THE RULES NOW
Today, Bill 184 gives the Landlord and Tenant board accessibility to use alternative dispute methods in addition to the already known mediations and hearings. Since these new changes are still unclear in how they work and what protections they provide, there is a possibility that they could weaken the tenants’ accessibility to...

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/bill-184-effect-on-tenants-part-two/

Bill 184 Changes and Their Negative Effect on Tenants

Part One: Taking Away Protections


WHAT IS CURRENTLY GOING ON?
Tenants can often come to an agreement with their landlord to repay what they owe over an extended period if they have fallen behind on rent. The best way for this to work out is by creating a realistic agreement with a hearing or mediation from the Landlord and Tenant Board. On the other hand, putting together a payment agreement without the board and instead directly with the landlord is not only unadvised, but can also hold a number of negative consequences. This especially makes itself known with the changes in Bill 184, making tenants much more susceptible to signing improper agreements due to intimidation and social pressure from their landlord. Oracle Legal Services will go into what you need to know about these changes and how to avoid being pulled into an unruly contract by your landlord.

THE OUTDATED RULES
Before the Bill 184 changes, a hearing date would be put in place by the board when a tenant was facing eviction for unpaid rent, and both parties would have to be present in order for it to proceed. The day of the hearing, both tenant and landlord would either have the decision to come to an agreement at the approval of a mediator, or bring the issue to a board member at a hearing. At this hearing, tenants would be given the chance to fully explain their financial situation and propose a realistic agreement before a member of the board. In addition, they would have the freedom to address whatever repair and maintenance concerns present. Landlords would be required to address these concerns properly and directly.

THE CURRENT RULES
Once both parties have filed both an application for an unpaid rent hearing and note of eviction, they can create a payment agreement by themselves without having to go through the Landlord and Tenant Board system. The issue with not addressing the board during these filings is that the tenant is now under less control of the agreement, affecting their final result negatively. Not seeking the board’s assistance gives landlords the option of forcing a tenant to sign an agreement that they can not financially oblige to. They can appear at a tenants place and order that the agreement be signed immediately with no notice or warning whatsoever. If one feels pressured by this immediate and abrupt action taken by the landlord, they may feel like they have no other option than to sign. Many times they will do so without looking into legal assistance.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/bill-184-effect-on-tenants-part-one/

RTA Changes And How They Benefit Tenants

When it comes to renting a property, there are always two sides to the equation. The tenants are on one side, and the landlords are on the other. Recently, Bill 184 was passed as a RTA legislation. There are a few different changes brought on by this bill that address both sides. In addition, the proclamation also targets fairness and jurisdictional rules surrounding housing in the area. Oracle Legal Services wants to discuss each Landlord and Tenant Law and how they may affect you.

JURISDICTIONAL CHANGES FROM BILL 184
The bill was initially thought to favor landlords in regards to post-move out rent, utilities, and damage charges. What it actually did was give landlords a time limit of one year to make a claim at the Board. The Landlord-Tenant Board should have upgraded to a single place to bring up all issues since 1998, but at least it is now. Tenant’s have always had the right to sue even a year after leaving the property, the changes from Bill 184 simply allow landlords the same rights.

TENANT CHANGES FROM BILL 184
Tenants also have seen some positive changes from the passage of Bill 184. Landlords will need to provide compensation for bad faith notices, renovation and conversion eviction applications, and demolitions. There have always been fines in place to help keep landlord behavior in check, many of these fines will be increased. N12 eviction notices will come with a compensation requirement for whoever purchases the property in addition to the landlord themselves. Landlords will need to file their intent about how they plan to use these notices when they obtain them which can help reduce tenant abuse and reduce coercing.

Learn More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/rta-changes-how-benefit-tenants/

Common Landlord Legal Issues Faced In Ontario

Renting a home is a complex process for both the property owner and the renter. In Ontario, there are many legal issues that landlords face that are as complex as they are absurd. Overall, the tenants have the most rights when it comes to rental claims, even if they are in the wrong. With the passing of Bill 184, which is currently Law, things get a bit more complicated. We here at Oracle Legal Services will discuss some of the common legal issues faced by landlords due to the changes in the law in the metro area.

JURISDICTIONAL PROBLEMS
Many people thought that Bill 184 clearly defined the jurisdiction the landlords wanted. Mainly along the lines of utility issues, damage to the property, unpaid rent after departure, and utility bills. Now, this bill has created a 12-month period in which landlords can place a claim at the Board. In the past, only tenants could claim following the year after their departure, not both parties are on equal footing. If for example the landlord gets fined for the behavior of the tenant, they are able to file a claim as long as a year following their tenant’s departure. In addition, the fact that most smaller landlords have been charging rent was deemed illegal in 2007, but this has finally been remedied.

PROVINCIAL OFFENCES
The bill also made it easier for the Rental Housing Enforcement Unit to look into offenses committed by both tenants and landlords. Fines against landlords have been increased, and compensation requirements from...

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/common-landlord-legal-issues-in-ontario/

Applying for Canadian Residency on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds


Applying for Canadian Residency on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds
Posted by Oracle Legal Services in Blog
Applying for residency in Canada is a complex process that requires proper documentation and adherence to the rules. Not everyone will be qualified to become a permanent resident. However, there are some who otherwise would be denied residency that may be approved on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Below, Oracle Legal Services explains what this means in further detail.

WHAT ARE HUMANITARIAN AND COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS?
Humanitarian and compassionate grounds (H&C) are reviewed according to each case. Not everyone will be considered, and the circumstances surrounding the application must be exceptional. Some aspects of the application that will be considered are:

A person’s family ties in the country
The interest of any minors involved in the case
How integrated the applicant is in the country
The repercussions of denying the application
In addition to the above factors, there are a few other rules for applications based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/canadian-residency-humanitarian-compassionate-grounds-application/

Constructive Dismissal

To put it simply constructive dismissal is where an employee is in effectively forced to quit by the employer as a result of the employer attempting to unilaterally alter the terms of the employment contract. A significant reduction in pay or hours, a change of duties, or a loss of job title and status are all potential triggers for a constructive dismissal.

When an employer changes the nature of the employment so seriously that it effectively becomes a new job the law treats that the same as firing someone. They have “constructively” dismissed the employee. This prevents employers from using a change in job duties as a backdoor to firing employees without having to go through the proper procedures.

Of course not all changes the circumstances of one’s employment rise to the level of constructive dismissal. The changes must be “substantial”, a word which is open to interpretation by the courts as it has no strict definition in this context. A reduction in pay is a classic example of constructive dismissal, but a small reduction (less than about 10%) wouldn’t be considered substantial (unless bundled with other changes). Because the term is so open to...

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/blog/constructive-dismissal/

Commissioner Of Oath For Taking Affidavit

The Commissioning and Declarations can be done in person or virtually via video conference. However, notarizing true copies and signature witnessing must be done in person.

Fees for notarizing true copies is $25.00 plus HST and each additional page is $5.00 Plus HST.
Fees for commissioning for taking affidavit of oath is $25.00 plus HST and each additional page is $5.00 plus HST.
For sending documents via Xpress Post there’s an additional fee of $15.00.
For sending documents via regular post – included in the fee noted above.
Gold seal sticker included (if it is required).

CLIENT CHECKLIST
After contacting our office and making an appointment, please provide the following documents:

Cash or company cheque payment, no credit allowed (in order to reduce transaction fees and save you money).
One government issued photo identification (example, citizenship card, permanent resident care, driver’s license, OHIP) or TWO government issued non-photo identification (examples include: SIN card, birth certificate)

CERTIFYING / NOTARIZING TRUE COPIES:
Bring the photocopy and the original document- the notary must view the original.
If you are photocopying multiple documents onto a single page, by law each photocopied image requires its own seal. A fee for each seal is required.
A multi-page document and signature stamp must be done for other pages. The Notary will seal the first page and signature stamp other pages.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/practice-areas/commissioner-oath-taking-affidavit/

Human Rights Complaints

Suffering a breach of one’s Human Rights can be humiliating, enraging, and often costly. When your Human Rights are violated you are often entitled to significant compensation to make up for this.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, no person in Ontario can be legally discriminated against because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability or the receipt of public assistance. This applies to the offering of services, accommodations, employment, and in many other spheres of life.

If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you can file an application with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). The HRTO resolves claims of discrimination and harassment brought under the Human Rights Code in a fair, just and timely way. The HRTO first offers parties the opportunity to settle the dispute through mediation. If the parties do not agree to mediation, or mediation does not resolve the application, the HRTO holds a hearing.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/practice-areas/human-rights-complaints/

WSIB Claims In Toronto (GTA)

When you are injured at work you need to focus on recovery rather than navigate the difficult and often confusing world of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Let Oracle Legal Service take over the administration of your WSIB claim so you can spend your energy getting better.

Workers rarely have a complete understanding of the WSIB scheme. There are a large number of interconnected rights and responsibilities when you become injured at work and many of them are not immediately obvious. A failure to retain legal representation to protect your rights can result in your claim being dismissed despite your being entitled to benefits. Do not take that risk. Oracle Legal Services can help you navigate the entire process, from the moment you’re injured until the moment the Board issues their ruling.

Learn More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/practice-areas/wsib-claims/

Employment Law

Few employers realize the liability they are exposing themselves to by failing to have adequate legal protections when hiring employees until it’s too late. A frighteningly large number of employers, some very large, have incredibly weak employment contracts that allow any savvy terminated employee to run roughshod over them. Without a well-drafted employment contract you can end up paying tens of thousands more in severance then you bargained for every time you fire an employee. We should know; we’re often the ones that get them that money. It can add up fast.

Oracle Legal Services can help you protect your rights and draft a reasonable employment contract that complies with all relevant laws and doesn’t expose you to unnecessary risk. Internet contract templates just don’t offer sufficient protection. We know all the tricks lawyers and paralegals use to challenge employment contract provisions because we use them ourselves. With the help of Oracle Legal Services you can protect yourself from the potentially unforeseen consequences of terminating an inadequate employee.

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/practice-areas/employment-law/

Small Claims Court In Toronto (GTA)
What To Do If I Am Being Sued In Small Claims Court?

I Just Received A Statement Of Claim, What Do I Do?
If you receive something called a “Statement of Claim” from small claims court that means someone is suing you. The reasons for the suit will be stated in the claim, hence the name. It is important to respond promptly and appropriately in order to protect your legal rights.

Whatever you do, do not ignore a statement of claim. Even if the things alleged in the claim are complete nonsense, it is still important to respond so that you can prove to the court that the allegations are nonsense. If you do not respond the plaintiff, the person suing you, may win automatically even if they are in the wrong.

The first thing you should do is read all the documents you have received very carefully. You need to make sure you know what the lawsuit is about and how long you have to respond.

If you disagree with any aspect of the statement of claim, you can fight the lawsuit. In order to do that you need to file something called a “Statement of Defence” with the court. The Statement of Claim was the plaintiff’s side of the story, so the Statement of Defence is your chance to tell your side of the story and refute any claims you disagree with. You can find the appropriate forms to file a Statement of Defence at the small claims court office or online. Alternatively you can hire a paralegal to draft and file a Statement of Defence for...

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/practice-areas/small-claims-court/

Landlord And Tenant

The Landlord and Tenant Board can be an intimidating institution. Extremely strict about its forms and expectations, it is far too easy when dealing with this Board to make a small mistake that can cost you your entire case. Landlord and Tenant matters deal with one’s rights to one’s own home. They are too important to leave up to chance.

Whether you are a Landlord or a Tenant yourself, it is in your best interests to be represented before the Landlord and Tenant Board. Oracle Legal Services has extensive experience dealing with the Landlord and Tenant Board, and can help you navigate the sometimes confusing process of bringing an application, or defending against one.

Read More:https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/practice-areas/landlord-tenant/

Immigration And Refugees In Toronto (GTA)

Oracle Legal Services can help persons appearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board navigate the difficult and often frightening process with professionalism and sensitivity. An application before the Immigration and Refugee Board can have consequences that echo throughout someone’s entire life. Don’t take chances. Make sure you have professional legal representation.

The Canadian Immigration process is complex. You need to know deadlines, what forms to fills out, what to file and where. Simple mistakes can be potentially life altering. It is important to have someone knowledgeable to help you navigate the process of settling into your new home.

If you have already applied for an immigration status and had your application denied, there are still options. Any immigration decision may be challenged by way of Judicial Review in the Federal Courts. If the reviewer concludes the case was decided improperly it can be revaluated by a new decision maker. You don’t even need to physically be in Canada for this process.

Immigration Appeal Division

You may want to appeal the decision of the officer who rejected your application. The Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) of the Immigration Refugee Board hears appeals on...

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/practice-areas/immigration-refugees/

Here at OLS, we provide people with the best in Toronto paralegal services. Be sure to visit our website linked above to learn more!

Wrongful Dismissal In Toronto (GTA)

Fired. Dismissed. Terminated. Laid-off. However you characterize it, losing your job can be a very stressful time. Before accepting any offer of compensation in lieu of notice, or the “cause” for your termination, seek legal advice. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation. If you have been terminated form your employment for any reason, contact Oracle Legal Services for a free confidential telephone consultation.

Do you think you been provided with reasonable notice? What about benefits? Are you entitled to that bonus? Will you be eligible for Employment Insurance? What if you don’t agree with the reason, or the “cause” that your employer relies on to dismiss you? What if your employer has not provided you with any notice to the termination of your employment?

Generally speaking, the employees accept pennies on the dollar base on their minimum entitlement, and not realizing that they are entitled to a greater compensation under common-law. Oracle Legal Services is specialized in Employment Law Practice with a proven track record of success and experience to help you with your...

Read More: https://www.oraclelegalservices.ca/practice-areas/wrongful-dismissal/