Valour Legal Services

11/25/2022

EMPLOYMENT LAW / SICK LEAVE: The Federal Government to extend EI sickness benefits. Effective December 18th, 2022, workers applying for employment insurance sickness benefits will change from 15 weeks to 26 weeks. The maximum length of unpaid medical leave available for federally regulated private sector workers is also being extended to 27 weeks from 17, starting on the same date. The changes will ensure workers can take enough unpaid leave from their jobs to receive the extended EI sickness benefits.

06/25/2021

Valour Legal Services offers Notary services, limited to notarization of documents, administering oaths, affirmations, solemn declarations, certifications of copies documents and the witnessing of agreements in the Province of Ontario.

We can not provide any legal advices regarding any documents to be commissioned and/or notarized. Notary services are in person only. Valid Government Identification is required. We offer mobile and emergency services.

09/06/2019

New Digital Auto Insurance
https://ottawasun.com/news/provincial/ontario-drivers-can-now-prove-auto-insurance-electronically/wcm/b4c0a06c-370a-4f8f-a846-108172798dea

The insurance pink card will remain but drivers will now have the added option of carrying electronic proof of auto insurance on their mobile device.

Ontario drivers now have an electronic way to prove their vehicles are insured.Finance Minister Rod Phillips announced Thursday that the insurance pink card will remain but drivers will now have th…

09/03/2018

CARELESS DRIVING CAUSING BODILY HARM OR DEATH

Ontario's Government for the People is taking steps to ensure Ontario's roads are safe for everyone. Starting September 1, there will be

06/14/2018

New Cell Phone Law!

The new laws for distracted driving in Ontario are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2019, police sources have revealed to 680 NEWS. The fines for distracted driving would increase from a maximum of $1,000 to up to $2,000 on a second conviction and up to $3,000 for third or subsequent incidents, as well...

06/08/2018

Social Media Awareness and Employment Law

As a paralegal providing legal services in Eastern Ontario,
I feel it is important to know a bit more about the danger of
social media communications or should I say
miscommunications.

I am really talking about the Twitter accounts, the blogs and the pages you may use on regular basis to express your good (and bad) thoughts and feelings.

Blogging and tweeting can be a lot of fun and can also be somewhat dangerous and thrilling at the same time. Not sure if you knew that….. but you should be mindful of what you post as NOTHING really goes away on the World Wide Web.

Any social media sites operated by employers are part of the workplace for legal purposes. The employers have a legal obligation to ensure no violations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, collective agreements, Workplace Harassment policies and/or the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The employers have a strict obligation to protect their employees and clients. We don't condone abusive, profane and derogatory comments.

There have been successful defamation lawsuits against tweeters and bloggers who have said too much on the internet. Please note employees have lost jobs (termination with cause) and prospective employees have not been hired because of social media.

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What is a defamation lawsuit?

A defamation lawsuit is heard in an open court, and one party seeks money from the other party as a form of punishment for libel.

Other “unlucky people” may even get disciplined by the employers, up to and including dismissal.

So, let’s review the best practices. Always be respectful of other people ’s opinions so it does not come back to bite you.

You can certainly have a frank, honest and opinionated discussion with others. Just remember the parameters so you don't get yourself in trouble.

Bottom line, Watch what you post, your photos, your blogging!

If you get in trouble, do not hesitate to contact Valour Legal Services.

Clem Paradis
Owner - Valour Legal Services

05/26/2018

Cell Phone convictions will affect your driving records and insurance fees. Either turn your phone off or place it in airplane mode. Do not touch your phone while stopped at a red light or an intersection.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/distracted-driving -2

Call or email Valour Legal Services if you got a traffic ticket. You have nothing to lose

Know what counts as distracted driving – and the penalties you could face for it – before you get behind the wheel.

04/21/2018

Do you want to know about Demerit Points?

Demerit points may seriously affect your insurance fees.
https://valourlegalservices.ca/3-demerit-points

Do not hesitate to contact us.

04/18/2018

Are your tires safe on your vehicle?
Find out by checking my blog.

Prevent an accident by checking your tires!