Workers Health and Safety Legal Clinic

Site: Toronto

Record #: MET1258
Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-971-8832
Toll Free Phone 1-877-832-6090
Fax 416-971-8834
E-Mail work@work.clcj.ca
Website http://workers-safety.ca/

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Community Legal Clinic

  • legal information and summary advice
  • legal representation in certain cases
  • community education to vulnerable groups via presentations at community agencies, schools, and employment programs
  • law reform/group advocacy for workers

Legal Services - information, legal advice and representation for low income non-unionized workers; handles:

  • workers' rights including employment standards
  • wrongful dismissal
  • termination/severance pay
  • human rights applications such as being dismissed from work because of a disability or because of asking for accommodation or a change in work duties due to a disability
  • health and safety issues including penalties/punishments or dismissal for expressing health and safety concerns
  • advice regarding all areas of Workers Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) claims, but representation only for specific types of claims such as Work Transition Services and Occupational Disease Appeals
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, after hours - by appointment
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility Low income non-unionized workers across Ontario
Application Call for appointment
Languages Other - interpreters arranged for other languages
Fees None; but ask about recovery of disbursements

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
180 Dundas St W
Suite 2000
Toronto, ON
Canada M5G 1Z8
Intersection University Ave and Dundas St W
Mailing Address Box 4, 180 Dundas St W 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5G 1Z8
Physical Access Fully accessible - Designated underground parking and street parking close to entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - on main floor ; Elevator with braille ;

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Employment / Training ; Government / Legal ; Income Programs
HCSD Sub Heading Workers Compensation ; Occupational Health and Safety ; Community Legal Services ; Legal Education / Information
Service Categories Community Legal Clinics ; Labour and Employment Law ; Legal Counselling ~ Labour Issues ; Legal Information Services ~ Labour Issues ; Legal Representation ~ Labour Issues ; Legislative Advocacy ~ Labour Issues ; Occupational Health and Safety ; Outreach Programs ~ Labour Issues

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