Employee Assistance Programs

This resource contains information about the Employment Insurance (EI) program, which provides Sickness Benefits to individuals who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine.

This resource aims to improve income security for low income Ontarians through law reform and educational resources. It provides access to public legal education materials, submissions to government, related legislation and other publications. There is also a list of links to other related social assistance and advocacy organizations.

This web site provides information on the Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Supports for people living with disabilities. It helps people to realize what skills they have to offer and what programs and help is available to them, including employment benefits and training  support. The web site also provides the listing of local ODSP Employment Supports offices.

If you have a disability and need help with your living expenses, you may be eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). This page explains what types of supports are available and how to apply for them.

This webpage provides information about receiving benefits while working. It outlines new policies in the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) that allow additional benefits for employees who returned to work.

Contacting a JOIN agency is a good first step when job hunting. JOIN agencies offer assistance with: preparing for work, job searches, job placement, self-employment, and job accommodation.

This website allows persons with disabilities to access employment and income support information. Ontario has two social assistance programs to help eligible residents of Ontario who are in financial need. One of them is Ontario Works and the other is Ontario Disability Support Program.

This website provides information for persons with disabilities about the labour market, and assists them in obtaining the skills necessary to set them solidly on a course towards employment. It also contains information for employers, who are interested in hiring a person with a disability, including services for evaluating employee’s skill sets, as well as their educational background and experience.

This website provides free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment. Here you can find information on services including one-on-one consultation about job accommodation ideas, requesting and negotiating accommodations, and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws.