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Long-term disability for chronic conditions can be difficult to obtain, even when a medical condition significantly affects your ability to work. Many chronic illnesses fluctuate over time, with periods of stability followed by unexpected flare-ups that make working impossible. Unfortunately, insure … Read more »

Firing an employee after reporting workplace harassment in Ontario is legally permitted only in narrow circumstances where the complaint plays no role in the employer’s decision. If an employee is fired after reporting workplace harassment in Ontario and the complaint is connected in any way to the … Read more »

A recent IBM wrongful dismissal case sends a strong warning to Ontario employers about the risks of relying on contractual interpretations that courts have already rejected.  The message: if you dig in on an untenable contract interpretation that deprives an employee of their proper entitlements, an … Read more »

A fixed term employment contract can expose employers to significant financial liability when termination clauses are not carefully drafted and fully compliant with Ontario employment law. A recent Ontario court decision highlights just how costly these mistakes can become. In Chhelavda v. Huszti et … Read more »

Long-term disability for CRPS can provide critical financial support when chronic pain prevents you from working. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (“CRPS”) is a chronic, progressive neurological condition causing severe, continuous burning or throbbing pain and can significantly affect mobility, stren … Read more »