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This document is housed on the Community Legal Education of Ontario (CLEO) server.

This English as a Second Language (ESL) activity kit is aimed at newcomers to Ontario and outlines some of the legal rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers. Students are expected to learn the rules about breaks at work. Language outcomes include getting information from very basic texts and copying numbers and words to complete short writing tasks.

Funders:

The Law Foundation of Ontario

Added: 2010-11-23

2. Deposits and Other Charges (2009)

Canadian Language Benchmark 3/4

This document is housed on the Community Legal Education of Ontario (CLEO) server.

This English as a Second Language (ESL) activity kit is aimed at newcomers to Ontario and outlines some of the legal rights and responsibilities in the landlord-tenant relationship in that province. Students are expected to learn about legal and illegal deposits and charges and the importance of getting receipts. Language outcomes include getting the gist, key information and details of a two- or three-paragraph text.

Funders:

The Law Foundation of Ontario

Added: 2010-10-01

3. Elder Abuse: The Hidden Crime (2008)

Authors: Judith Wahl, Sheila Purdy

This document is housed on the Community Legal Education of Ontario (CLEO) server.

The authors explain that elder abuse is harm done to older people and is often a crime. The authors describe the forms such abuse may take, including physical, sexual, financial or mental abuse, or neglect.

The authors discuss signs and symptoms of elder abuse; why it occurs; and why it often goes unreported. They explain the steps the police will take when elder abuse is reported.

The authors discuss community services that may be available in cases of elder abuse and have included contact information for such agencies in Ontario.

Added: 2012-07-20

See also:

Maltraiter une personne âgée : Le crime caché

4. Election Study Kit (2011)

Authors: Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN)

This study kit includes literacy activities that can be used with adult learners during an election period. The focus is on helping learners make informed decisions about the election and, at the same time, develop their vocabulary and their understanding of elections and the democratic process.

The authors provide information about Canada’s Parliament; federal elections and why they are important; who can vote and how to get on the list of voters; and the options available for voting, including advance polls and mail-in ballots.

The authors have included a chart explaining vocabulary related to elections and have provided suggestions for such activities as a scavenger hunt and an analysis of different types of political advertisements.

Added: 2011-03-29

5. Employment Law & Labour Standards - Student Manual (2006)

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Series: You and the Law

Authors: Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC)

Finding legal information and then understanding the legal language can prove to be a challenge for many individuals, especially for individuals with weak literacy skills. This manual uses simple language to help students understand some basic legal concepts relating to employment and the workplace. With this information, students are better able to make informed decisions about issues affecting their lives and to participate more fully in society.

The following topics are covered in this manual:
- Employment Law in Quebec
- Psychological harassment at work
- Leave, vacation and holidays
- Salary and overtime
- Uniforms, breaks and weekly rest
- Dismissal
- Exercising your rights
- Activities and resources

Funders:

IFPCA

Added: 2007-09-27

See also:

Employment Law & Labour Standards - Tutor Manual

6. Employment Law & Labour Standards - Tutor Manual (2006)

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Series: You and the Law

Authors: Yamaska Literacy Council (YLC)

Finding legal information and then understanding the legal language can prove to be a challenge for many individuals, especially for individuals with weak literacy skills. Literacy tutors can use this manual to help students understand some basic legal concepts relating to employment and the workplace. Students will learn how to access legal information more easily and will then be better able to make informed decisions about issues affecting their lives.

This manual should be used in conjunction with the "Employment Law & Labour Standards Student Manual." It includes a discussion section listing questions you might want to raise with your student. There is also a Resource and Links section to direct you to sites that offer more detailed information at a higher reading level, and referral services.

The following topics are covered in this manual:
- Employment law in Quebec
- Psychological harassement at work
- Leave, vacation and holidays
- Salary and overtime
- Uniforms, breaks and weekly rest
- Dismissal
- Exercising your rights
- Activities and resources

Funders:

IFPCA

Added: 2007-09-27

See also:

Employment Law & Labour Standards - Student Manual

7. Every child's legal right to education (2006)

This document is housed on the Community Legal Education of Ontario (CLEO) server.

The authors explain that the Canadian constitution gives the provinces exclusive jurisdiction over education but, at the federal level, Canada’s immigration laws state that any child under the age of 18 living in Canada can attend school. This means that a child under 18 years of age who is claiming refugee status or who has no status in Canada does not need a study permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada to go to school.

The authors also explain the specific law in Ontario governing children’s attendance at school and discuss Canada’s obligations as a signatory to the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child.

Added: 2011-07-14

See also:

Le droit à l'éducation : Un droit légalement reconnu à chaque enfant

8. Facing the New Economy (1996)

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Book 2

Series: Newfoundland and Labrador Adult Basic Education Social History Series

Authors: Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador, Cabot College Literacy Office

This essay is the second in the Newfoundland and Labrador Adult Basic Education Social History Series, developed to provide adult learners with meaningful literacy materials drawn from their own vibrant culture. The intended audience for the series is ABE Level 1 students. Because of the disparate subject matter, however, the essays are written in varying degrees of reading difficulty.

The essays were created by five professional writers: Ed Kavanagh, Carmelita McGrath, Janet McNaughton, Kathryn Welbourn and Kathleen Winter.

At the end of each essay, supplemental material is included, such as topics and questions for discussion, and possible projects and other suggested learning activities related to the essay.

Funders:

OLES

Added: 2004-08-23

9. Fighting an Eviction (2009)

Canadian Language Benchmark 3/4

This document is housed on the Community Legal Education of Ontario (CLEO) server.

This English as a Second Language (ESL) activity kit, aimed at newcomers to Ontario, discusses how to respond to an eviction notice. Practical skills covered include recognizing an eviction notice, discovering ways to respond, and getting legal help to deal with it. Language outcomes include finding information in tables and charts, as well as getting key information from booklet excerpts.

Funders:

The Law Foundation of Ontario

Added: 2010-10-01

10. Fighting an Eviction (2009)

Canadian Language Benchmark 5+

This document is housed on the Community Legal Education of Ontario (CLEO) server.

This English as a Second Language (ESL) activity kit, aimed at newcomers to Ontario, discusses how to respond to an eviction notice. Practical skills covered include recognizing an eviction notice; learning ways of responding to such a notice; understanding what is involved in and preparing for attending a hearing; and learning how to get legal help to fight an eviction.

Language outcomes include finding information in forms and tables and demonstrating comprehension of a flowchart.

Funders:

The Law Foundation of Ontario

Added: 2010-11-01