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The principle “you get what you pay forâ€� applies not only to goods and services but also to disability insurance policies in the workplace. Employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) coverage varies depending on the policy purchased, with cheaper policies often offering capped benefits for a s … Read more »

Human rights discrimination in the workplace is a serious legal and ethical issue in Ontario. Employees are protected under the OntarioHuman Rights Code against unfair treatment, harassment, or retaliation based on protected grounds, including race and colour. Recent high-profile cases, such as an $ … Read more »

In Ontario, short-term disability benefits are not standardized. How much you receive, when benefits start, and how long they last all depend on the terms of your employer’s disability plan and how that plan is administered.  Some people discover too late that benefits are lower than expected, del … Read more »

Trying to step away from work because anxiety or depression has become unmanageable can feel like a paperwork problem layered on top of a health problem. It is also common.  The Mental Health Commission of Canada estimates that about 30 per cent of short- and long-term disability claims in Canada ar … Read more »

March 8th is International Woman’s Day!  It’s a global day or recognition, rooted in early 20th century labour movements in North America and Europe with the aim of ensuring women had an equal voice in society. What began as a call for fair wages, voting rights, and safe working conditions has … Read more »