by David Ertl | Jan 24, 2023 | Employment Law
Suppose an employer wants to end an employment contract without cause in Ontario, and the employee has worked with them for at least 90 days. In that case, the employee is entitled to a minimum amount of notice that their job will end on a specific date in the future...
by David Ertl | Jan 10, 2023 | Disability Law
Long-term disability (LTD) benefits are paid out by insurance companies according to the policy purchased by a worker, their union/association or their employer, and each has specific rules regarding how you qualify for long-term disability benefits. The general rule...
by David Ertl | Dec 7, 2022 | Disability Law
One of the many things the COVID-19 pandemic made crystal clear, if it wasn’t already, is that our health is often out of our control. Be it mental or physical, illnesses and injuries are mostly unexpected and can completely disrupt our lives, especially...
by David Ertl | Nov 24, 2022 | Employment Law
What is Stress Leave? Stress leave is a form of leave available to employees in Ontario who are experiencing excessive stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues that impede their ability to effectively fulfill their job responsibilities. “Stress...
by David Ertl | Nov 10, 2022 | Disability Law
The latest numbers from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that over 1 billion people around the world live with a disabling condition. The current world population is approximately 7.8 billion and is expected to reach 8 million this month. In other words, more...