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- Disability Benefits Denied for “Lack of Medical Evidence”: What Ontario Claimants Need to Know
Receiving a denial letter that refers to a “lack of medical evidence” can be confusing. You may have submitted reports from your doctor, attended appointments and provided everything the insurer requested. Yet the insurer still says there is not enough evidence to approve your claim. When assessing … Read more »
- Age Discrimination in Layoffs in Toronto: Warning Signs for Employees Over 55
Losing your job later in your career can have a significant effect on your financial security, retirement plans and ability to find comparable employment. While employers may eliminate positions for legitimate business reasons, they cannot select employees for termination because of their age. Conce … Read more »
- Can You Work Part-Time While on Long-Term Disability in Ontario?
Yes, in some cases. Working part-time does not automatically end long-term disability (LTD) benefits in Ontario. The result depends on the wording of the policy, the medical evidence, the work being performed, the claimant’s earnings and any partial disability or return-to-work provisions. A part-ti … Read more »
- Long-Term Disability Surveillance in Ontario: What Insurance Companies May Be Watching
Long-term disability insurers sometimes use surveillance when assessing whether a claimant’s reported restrictions are consistent with their observed activities. Surveillance may include video recorded in public, investigative reports and review of publicly available social media content. The exist … Read more »
- Wrongful Dismissal Case Win: Court of Appeal Upholds $78,925 and Sets Precedent for Building Services Employees
Lecker & Associates is proud to announce a successful result for our client, Gazmend Kondaj, in Kondaj v. Crossbridge Condominium Services Ltd., 2026 ONCA 636, released September 10, 2026. Mr. Kondaj lost his job when the building services contract at his workplace moved to a new provider and that p … Read more »