Working & Employment Supports
Learn how the $1,000/month flat earnings exemption works, 50% deduction rules, work-related benefits, and child care deductions under ODSP.
The $1,000 Flat Monthly Earnings Exemption Rule
Under ODSP regulations, you can earn up to $1,000 net each month from employment or self-employment with zero reduction to your monthly ODSP check.
How Deductions Work for Earnings Over $1,000
First $1,000 Net Earnings
100% exempt. You keep all $1,000 and your full ODSP benefit is preserved.
Earnings Over $1,000
50% deduction rule applies to net earnings beyond $1,000. For every $100 earned over $1,000, your ODSP is reduced by $50.
+$100 Work-Related Benefit
You receive an extra $100 Work-Related Benefit added to your ODSP check for every month you report employment income.
Example: Working and Earning $1,400 Net / Month
• Net Monthly Wages: $1,400
• Minus $1,000 Exemption = $400 subject to 50% deduction
• ODSP Monthly Deduction: 50% of $400 = $200 deduction
• Plus Work-Related Benefit: +$100 bonus
Total Monthly Income = ($1,436 Base ODSP - $200 + $100) + $1,400 Wages = $2,736 total income!
How & When to Report Income
Reporting Deadline
All income earned between the 1st and last day of the calendar month must be reported by the 7th day of the following month.
Reporting Methods
Use the official MyBenefits Portal Opens in a new tab , mail/drop off pay stubs to your local office, or use IVR phone reporting.