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Tag: Benefits

Tag: Benefits

I have long COVID and my insurer has denied my disability claim

What is long COVID? Long COVID is a condition that encompasses physical and/or psychological symptoms lasting more than 12

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IDEL set to expire on July 30, 2022

Deemed Infectious Diseases Emergency Leave (IDEL) is set to expire on July 30, 2022 – Here’s why employers and

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Interim EI Rules Could Mean Greater Benefits for Some Terminated Employees

Although the Government of Canada has yet to change the EI laws and regulations (the Employment Insurance Act and

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Layoffs turning into terminations on September 4? Not necessarily. Important change to the layoff period:

COVID-19 hit the province in and around March 16, 2020. As a result, many businesses were forced to temporarily

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Transitioning from the CERB to the EI system—what happens once the CERB stops?

As the summer comes to an end, so too will many Canadians’ CERB payments. After October 30, 2020, Canadians

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If You’re Sick, Don’t Quit! You May Have Entitlements to Disability Benefits Through Your Employer

It is common for employees suffering from physical and mental health issues to experience challenges at work. Performance and

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Denying Employees’ Benefits Based on Age is Discrimination and Unconstitutional
While mandatory retirement ended over ten years ago, older workers are unfortunately not immune from age-related discrimination. In Talos

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WARNING: Your Auto Insurance is Changing – What You NEED to Know
If you are injured in an auto accident, you are entitled to certain statutory accident benefits; the Ontario government

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What’s In A Name? Uber Insists its Drivers are Independent Contractors
There has been much talk recently on whether Uber drivers are in fact employees. And the answer depends very

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