Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists
 


Through OSOT, you assure a voice for your profession in these changing times in healthcare. Together we can make things happen!

OSOT Members' Legal Advisory Plan

OSOT members have access to prepaid legal advice through the society's members' legal plan. Pick up the phone at any time and get answers to your questions with no worry about legal billings!

As practice environments become more complex and in some cases more litigeous, occupational therapists are advised to build legal consultation into their practice patterns.

This plan, administered through Sykes Canada Corporation provides telephone based advisory services on employment related issues. Services are provided by an experienced panel of lawyers.

Legal Services Covered in Plan

  1. Unlimited Summary Legal Advice



    Call toll free 1-800-263-9625 for access to bilingual telephone advisory services, 24 hours Monday to Sunday. Plan covers questions related to the following types of law;

    • Employment Law
    • Civil Litigation
    • Family Law
    • Criminal
    • Landlord Tenant
    • Real Estate Law
    • Wills/Estate Planning

  2. Lawyer Referral Service



    If legal services are required that go beyond the advisory limits of the plan, members may referred to a plan lawyer in their area and be entitled to received a preferred rate of 25% below the lawyer's standard hourly fee.

    For more information call 1-800-263-9625.