Quick! What’s the legal maximum hours you’re allowed to work in Ontario? What exactly do you know about occupational work and health? We’re thrilled to welcome Melina Zaccaria and Breshna Durrani from the Parkdale Community Legal Services on April 5.

Melina and Breshna will give an interactive presentation on the Employment Standards Act, including unpaid wages, holiday pay and vacation pay provisions. They will highlight rights and mandatory minimums for terminated employees, and provide tips for workers looking to enforce their ESA rights. They will then discuss the role of the ESA and the Occupational Health and Safety Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. This presentation is intended to be interactive and participants are encouraged to ask questions throughout.

About the Presenters:

Melina Zaccaria is a second-year student at Osgoode Hall and a caseworker in the Worker’s Rights Division at Parkdale Community Legal Services. Prior to law school, Melina studied French and Philosophy and worked as a nanny in France. In her spare time, Melina enjoys reading and jogging. She is very excited to be meeting the folks at Epilepsy Toronto in April!

Breshna Durrani is a second-year student at Osgoode Hall Law School and a caseworker in the Workers’ Rights Division at Parkdale Community Legal Services. Breshna is passionate about social justice issues affecting her community of Rexdale, and beyond. Outside of law school, Breshna loves tries new burger joints in Toronto and hiking new trails in the city. She cannot wait to meet everyone at Epilepsy Toronto at the April workshop!