#AskTJGogna Changes in the law may have cost Ontario workers their 10 days of emergency leave, two of which were with pay each year. Under the new legislation, the paid days under emergency leave have been replaced by three sick days, two bereavement days and three family leave days. Employment contracts could grant workers more leave days, including paid leave, than the legislation permits. While stress leave is technically not a form of leave recognized under the law, an employee in need of time off from work may have options even under the new rules. When stress at work becomes ...
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#AskTJGogna Personal injury lawyers understand the importance of investigating and analyzing the facts and circumstances of an accident when representing someone who has suffered an injury. They are looking for evidence to prove that someone’s negligence caused the accident and the resulting injuries. Sometimes, the evidence reveals the accident or the injuries were caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the injured party. Ontario personal injury law takes this into account and provides rules for situations when the plaintiff, which is the injured party filing the claim, is proven to be at fault. Four Elements of Negligence ...
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#AskTJGogna Summer and early fall offer ideal conditions for bicycle riding for adults and children, but bicycle riders need to be aware of the risks associated with sharing the road with motor vehicles, pedestrians and other bicycle riders. According to a study of fatal bicycle accidents in Ontario, 87 percent of the victims were men with the majority of the accidents occurring during daylight hours. Cycling provides exercise, enjoyment and an environmentally safe means of getting around, but you need to follow a few precautions and take steps to prevent having an accident or mishap that could send you to ...
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#AskTJGogna Trampolines and bouncy castles offer hours of fun and thrills for children and for adults who decide to join in the fun. They are not without risk. The frequency of people being injured or killed while using trampolines or inflatable bounce structures is alarming. According to one study, 42 percent of injuries at amusement parks are caused by accidents on inflatables with inflatable slides accounting for 79 percent of falls. Trampolines are not much safer according to a report by the Canadian Pediatric Society with an injury hospitalization rate that was higher than snowboarding and only slightly less than alpine skiing. There are ...
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#AskTJGogna Almost 36,000 collisions causing fatalities or personal injuries took place in Ontario according to the most recent report from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. More than 68,000 vehicles were involved in those collisions, so the chances are pretty good that you could be a witness to an accident or be an occupant in a vehicle in a collision. It is important for all drivers to know what to do if they are in or happen upon an accident. Unless your car is in the accident, stopping might not be safe The sight of a highway accident usually brings stares from curious ...
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