by David Ertl | Jul 14, 2022 | Disability Law, Employment Law
Yes, you are still employed while on long-term disability (LTD) in Canada. You continue to enjoy the same employment rights while on long-term disability as when you are in the workplace. And while employers can generally terminate an employee at any time, it is...
by David Ertl | Jun 8, 2022 | Disability Law
Getting injured or suffering an illness is a part of life we all have to endure. As are medical conditions that are serious enough that we have to miss work beyond a sick day or two. That’s why there are programs that offer both short-term and long-term disability...
by David Ertl | Apr 18, 2022 | Disability Law
Having your claim for long-term disability benefits denied or your benefits terminated, adds to an already stressful situation. It’s important to know, however, that you still have an opportunity to get the benefits you need, but there’s a time limit on your options...
by David Ertl | Mar 10, 2022 | Disability Law
Claims for long-term disability benefits are routinely denied by insurance companies. They deny them for any number of different reasons, but the most common is that there isn’t enough medical evidence to support the claim that your condition is preventing you from...
by David Ertl | Jan 18, 2022 | Disability Law
Injuries and illnesses happen to everyone. But what if someone is severely injured in an accident that requires months of full-time medical care or develops a condition so overwhelming that they can no longer perform routine tasks? Many employer and self-provided...
by David Ertl | Nov 22, 2021 | Disability Law
We’ve come a long way in our understanding and attitudes towards mental health issues, specifically in the workplace. Governments at both the federal and provincial levels emphasize the importance of awareness around mental wellness and the impact of the...
