Services in Ontario - Unions in the workplace
Ontario Ministry of Labour’s – Employment Standards Information Centre
Website
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-labour-immigration-training-skills-developmentContact Information
Phone 416-326-7160 Toll-free 1-800-531-5551 TTY 1-866-567-8893The information centre is a telephone line that gives general information about the Employment Standard Act. They don’t give legal advice.
Workers’ Action Centre
The Workers’ Action Centre gives workers free information and advice. Call them to get:
- information about your rights at work
- help figuring out how to deal with an employment problem
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC)
Website
http://www.hrlsc.on.ca/en/homeContact Information
Phone 416-597-4900 Toll-free 1-866-625-5179 TTY 416-597-4903 Toll-free TTY 1-866 612-8627The centre gives free legal information and advice to people who have experienced discrimination. If you’re Indigenous, press 4 to reach the Indigenous Service intake staff. The centre can:
- help you fill out an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- give legal advice about how to deal with discrimination
- provide legal representation at mediations and hearings, in some situations
There is also an online tool that can help you figure out if your situation might be discrimination.
