Employment & Disability Blog
The Employment Standards Act
Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA) is one of the main sources of employment laws in Ontario. For almost every worker in Ontario, it outlines their minimum rights in the workplace and covers most aspects of the employer-employee relationship. Learn about your...
Your Guide to Stress Leave in Ontario
What is Stress Leave? Stress leave is a form of leave available to employees in Ontario who are experiencing excessive stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues that impede their ability to effectively fulfill their job responsibilities. "Stress leave" is...
Vacation Pay in Ontario: What You Need to Know
Vacation Pay in Ontario: Introduction With Thanksgiving weekend around the corner, the unofficial start of the holiday season begins. As we look ahead and start making plans, holiday shopping and sending out invitations, another important consideration is booking your...
Mental Health Leave in Ontario: Employee Rights and Obligations
Mental Health Leave in Ontario (Introduction) In this post, you'll learn what mental health leave in Ontario means, when you can take one, your rights and obligations when you take one, and potential sources of financial support should you need to take one. Remember,...
What is Frustration of Contract in Ontario?
Simply put, in contract law, the frustration of a contract happens when one or more parties to the contract are unable to fulfil their contractual obligations due to unforeseeable circumstances outside of their control. As employment is based on an employment...
Your Guide to Overtime Pay in Ontario
Minus some exceptions to the rule, Ontario workers are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their normal rate of pay (a.k.a 'time and a half') for every hour worked over 44 hours in a week. This applies to hourly and salaried employees and those who earn commissions....
Am I Still Employed While on Long-Term Disability in Canada
Yes, you are still employed while on long-term disability (LTD) in Canada. You continue to enjoy the same employment rights while on long-term disability as when you are in the workplace. And while employers can generally terminate an employee at any time, it is...
Short-Term vs Long-Term Disability 101: The Difference Between Short- & Long-Term Disability
Getting injured or suffering an illness is a part of life we all have to endure. As are medical conditions that are serious enough that we have to miss work beyond a sick day or two. That’s why there are programs that offer both short-term and long-term disability...
After an LTD Claim Gets Denied: What to Expect & What to Do
Having your claim for long-term disability benefits denied or your benefits terminated, adds to an already stressful situation. It’s important to know, however, that you still have an opportunity to get the benefits you need, but there’s a time limit on your options...
Understanding the Importance of Medical Evidence for Disability Claims
Claims for long-term disability benefits are routinely denied by insurance companies. They deny them for any number of different reasons, but the most common is that there isn’t enough medical evidence to support the claim that your condition is preventing you from...
Why Long-Term Disability Claims Get Denied by Insurance Companies
Injuries and illnesses happen to everyone. But what if someone is severely injured in an accident that requires months of full-time medical care or develops a condition so overwhelming that they can no longer perform routine tasks? Many employer and self-provided...
Mental Health Disability Claims: A Guide to Mental Health & Disability in Ontario
We've come a long way in our understanding and attitudes towards mental health issues, specifically in the workplace. Governments at both the federal and provincial levels emphasize the importance of awareness around mental wellness and the impact of the workplace on...
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