by bawebdeveloper | Jan 10, 2023 | DISABILITY LAW
Long-term disability (LTD) benefits are paid out by insurance companies according to the policy purchased by a worker, their union/association or their employer, and each has specific rules regarding how you qualify for long-term disability benefits. The general rule...
by bawebdeveloper | Dec 7, 2022 | DISABILITY LAW
One of the many things the COVID-19 pandemic made crystal clear, if it wasn’t already, is that our health is often out of our control. Be it mental or physical, illnesses and injuries are mostly unexpected and can completely disrupt our lives, especially...
by bawebdeveloper | Nov 10, 2022 | DISABILITY LAW
The latest numbers from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that over 1 billion people around the world live with a disabling condition. The current world population is approximately 7.8 billion and is expected to reach 8 million this month. In other words, more...
by bawebdeveloper | Oct 26, 2022 | DISABILITY LAW
On June 20, 2018, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-81 in Parliament, an Act intended to create a barrier-free Canada by 2040, known as the Accessible Canada Act. The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019, and became law on July...
by bawebdeveloper | Aug 18, 2022 | DISABILITY LAW
If you’ve been away from work for a significant amount of time while you were on long-term disability (LTD) leave, you may understandably feel anxious and unsure of what to expect if you’re returning to work. In this post, you’ll learn about how a...
by bawebdeveloper | Jul 14, 2022 | DISABILITY LAW, EMPLOYMENT LAW
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...
