Workers' Action Centre, Information and Support

Workers' Action Centre

Site: Toronto

Service: Information and Support

Record #: MET5491

Last Full Update: 11 Aug 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-531-0778, Workers' Rights Information Phoneline
Toll Free Phone	1-855-531-0778, Workers' Rights Information Phoneline
Crisis Phone	1-855-567-4722, Migrant Workers Alliance
E-Mail	info@workersactioncentre.org
Website	www.workersactioncentre.org
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram

Agency Information

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Funding	Regional / Municipal - Community Service Partnerships (CSP) ; United Way - United Way Greater Toronto

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Workers' rights education information and referral on work-related issues such as employment law, human rights, harassment, Employment Insurance (EI), workers' compensation, health and safety legislation information and drop-in sessions for workers wanting in-depth information on asserting their rights and protecting themselves at work strategies and support regarding unpaid wages, vacation pay and holiday pay referrals
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Ontario
Boundaries	Ontario
Eligibility	No restrictions; particular focus on immigrant and visible minority workers with low incomes and unstable employment Residency Requirements: Ontario
Application	Call for appointment
Languages	Other - interpreters may be available for other languages (longer response time)
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	720 Spadina Ave 202 Toronto, ON Canada M5S 2T9
Intersection	Spadina Ave and Bloor St W
Mailing Address	720 Spadina Ave 202 Toronto, ON Canada M5S 2T9
Physical Access	Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance -- call for details

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading	Community Legal Services ; Legal Education / Information
Service Categories	Discrimination Assistance ~ Labour Issues ; Employment Related Advocacy Groups ; Employment Related Advocacy Groups ~ Seasonal Workers ; Legal Information Services ~ Labour Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Labour Issues

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