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Invisible Illness and Long-term Disability Claims

WebIf your disability claim is denied anywhere in Canada (excluding Quebec), you need to contact the experienced long-term disability lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP …

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Termination of Employment Due to Illness

WebIf your employer decides to terminate your employment while you away from work on long-term disability (despite the fact that you are on LTD for legitimate reasons that have been …

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Depression and Long-Term Disability Claims

WebUnderstanding Depression as a Mental Illness. Approximately 1 in 10 adults will experience depression at some point in their lives. Estimates by Statistics Canada indicate that …

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Long-term Disability Claims in Ontario (2024 Guide)

WebYou are eligible for CPPD in Ontario if you have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan and have a long-term physical or mental disability that prevents you from working …

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Sick notes in Ontario: Rights for employees

WebJuly 29, 2022. A sick note, or doctor’s note , is an official document, provided by a doctor, that states an employee is ill and needs a certain amount of time off work. Generally, …

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Severance packages for healthcare industry employees

WebSeverance pay in the healthcare industry. In Canada, non-unionized employees in the healthcare sector can get up to 24 months of severance pay when they are fired or laid …

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Long-term Disability Claims in British Columbia (2024 Guide)

WebTo file a long-term disability claim in British Columbia, start by confirming you have LTD coverage, either through your employer or an independent broker, and that your disability …

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Denied long-term disability for mental health issues: Your rights

WebDecember 16, 2022. In Canada, long-term disability (LTD) claims for mental health issues make up the lion’s share of claims filed each year. Despite mental disorders, such as …

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Sick Notes in Alberta: Rights for employees

WebSick Notes in Alberta: Rights for employees. August 16, 2022. Provided by a doctor, a doctor’s note or sick note is an official document that states an employee is ill and needs …

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B.C. Long-term Disability Lawyers

WebConsult with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. We are one of Canada's most experienced and trusted employment, labour and disability law firms. Take advantage of our years of experience …

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Six senior executives fired from Alberta Health Services: Severance

WebSudden Executive Restructuring at AHS. In a major shake-up, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has fired six senior executives from their roles at the province’s largest fully …

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Doctors calling for investigation after AHS revoked Deena …

WebJuly 6, 2023. More than 100 physicians in Alberta have signed an open letter — calling for an investigation after Alberta Health Services (AHS) rescinded a job offer that was …

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Alberta and Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

WebEffective March 1, 2022, there are no requirements for Alberta public servants to be fully vaccinated or provide regular negative COVID-19 test results. Previously, Premier Jason …

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Public servants frustrated after health plan switched to Canada Life

WebAugust 31, 2023. A growing number of current and retired public servants are speaking out about unpaid benefits claims just two months after the federal government switched …

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Stress Leave Ontario: Employee Rights

WebStress leave, also known as sick leave due to stress or mental health leave, is a type of leave in Ontario that employees can take when they are experiencing excessive stress, …

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St. Michael's Hospital Finds $200K in Irregular Health Benefits …

WebSt. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto has fired 31 employees for alleged misuse of its employee benefits plan totaling around $200,000. St. Michael’s Hospital confirmed to the National …

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Independent Medical Assessment: Tips From a Lawyer

WebAn IME is meant to be an objective, third-party medical examination, conducted to essentially determine whether you, the individual who is getting benefits, is disabled and …

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Workplace Stress and Stress Leave Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

WebEligible employees have the right to take up to 10 days of job-protected Personal Emergency Leave each calendar year. The first two days of the Leave-in each calendar …

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Paid sick days for federally regulated employees

WebFederally regulated private sector employees get up to 10 paid sick days per year. Starting from Dec. 31, 2022, employees with at least 30 days of continuous employment had …

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