2022-02-28 14:39
If you are off work due to a disability, the law affords you job protection, up to a point. However, that job protection is typically not permanent. After two or more years on disability lea… Read More
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2022-02-28 13:58
Bonuses for terminated employees – Common Misconceptions
Generally, employees are entitled to damages for loss of a bonus as part of damages for wrongful dismissal. However, employers… Read More
2022-02-28 13:53
Spring in Canada means warmer weather is finally on the way, bringing with it the opportunity for outdoor activities that don’t always require a parka or snow boots!
For many Canadians… Read More
2022-02-28 13:36
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Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy is a new three-part documentary series about the rise of producer-turned-rapper Kanye West (who legally changed his name to Ye in 2018)… Read More
2022-02-28 13:00
Struggling with her busy schedule, Claire knew that she had to make more time for herself. After her Dental partner retired suddenly at the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, Claire had to… Read More
2022-02-28 12:55
We are living through unprecedented times, and healthcare professionals are still just beginning to see the impact on our collective mental health.
In any given year, even before the C… Read More
2022-02-26 03:20
As a 52-year old collections specialist in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Evan spent most of his day on the phone with people in tight financial circumstances. This made for a lot of awkward calls. H… Read More
2022-02-24 14:49
In the lead up to Valentine’s Day, the Share Lawyers staff took part in a baking challenge, with proceeds going to a good cause.
With many of us wo… Read More
2022-02-09 20:25
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-02-09 20:13
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-02-09 20:07
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-02-09 20:05
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-02-09 20:03
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-02-09 19:51
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-02-09 19:47
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-02-09 19:44
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-02-09 19:40
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-02-09 19:36
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-02-01 19:16
Employment law issues almost never start as legal issues. We have all dealt with day-to-day issues in the workplace which start out as small issues, but if left unchecked can grow into huge… Read More
2022-02-01 19:10
If you lose your job for failing to comply with your employer’s COVID 19 vaccine, will you have any legal recourse? This is the golden question for thousands of Canadian employees, and… Read More
2022-01-31 21:19
Make no mistake about it. There are and will be a significant number of disability insurance claims arising from people claiming to suffer from long COV… Read More
2022-01-31 01:20
Here’s what they should know before making any decisions.
After two years of being cooped up by pandemic restrictions, many of us have been longing… Read More
2022-01-28 17:45
Just because it’s wintertime in Canada, it doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and get moving! Canada is a country full of beautiful natural scenery, with stunning walking a… Read More
2022-01-28 17:41
One of the most troubling aspects of the COVID 19 pandemic is the increasing number of people who continue to struggle with symptoms of Long COVID 19. According to a recent Maclean’s a… Read More
2022-01-28 17:11
Have you had to take time off from work to manage a chronic health condition, illness, or injury? If you have applied for long term disability (LTD) benefits and been rejected by y… Read More
2022-01-28 17:10
Attaining good mental and emotional health is an ongoing process. Good mental health isn’t the absence of mental illness but the presence of positive characteristics. Just as physicall… Read More
2022-01-28 17:07
When Marsha first came to the offices of Share Lawyers, she was at one of the lowest points in her life. She had been dealing with a mysterious illness that prevented her from working or fun… Read More
2022-01-01 11:00
Content Warning: This article includes references to intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and other forms of abuse.
The COVID pandemic has impacted everyone in many different ways… Read More
2022-01-01 11:00
Employees dismissed without cause are usually entitled to severance. But not all fee-for-service workers are employees. For instance, you may visit the same barber every month, but everyone… Read More
2022-01-01 11:00
Content Warning: This article includes references to intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and other forms of abuse.
The latest binge-worthy series from Netflix, Maid, deals wit… Read More
2022-01-01 11:00
Once her daughter began school, Elizabeth re-entered the workforce. She got a job at an insurance company’s call centre in London, Ontario. But poor ergonomics and job stress plagued h… Read More
2022-01-01 11:00
After Peter’s husband Ray lost his job, he started developing serious symptoms of depression. For over two months, Ray barely left the house, let alone his bed. He felt lost and scared… Read More
2022-01-01 11:00
Invisible illnesses are mired in stigma – from both the general population as well as insurance companies.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an often misdiagnosed and heav… Read More
2022-01-01 11:00
Filing a long term disability claim seems like it should be a straightforward process. The law in many Canadian provinces allows people to apply for and receive disability benefits if a ment… Read More
2022-01-01 11:00
With the recent spread of the Omicron variant and the associated rollout of re-tightened health measures, winter 2022 is set to be a similarly restrictive season to what we saw last year. Ac… Read More
2021-12-02 15:22
Group benefits are one of the most important aspects of your compensation as an employee. And those benefits may become even more important to you in the… Read More
2021-12-02 14:51
In recent years, we are hearing and seeing more stories about workplace harassment in the news. Workplace harassment is an unfortunately common phenomeno… Read More
2021-11-30 14:00
Now that it’s December, the days are shorter and the weather colder, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities to celebrate. Keep your mood merry by visiting one of… Read More
2021-11-30 14:00
After nearly two years of dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic, it seems that there may be a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to the availability of vaccines – even with the recent… Read More
2021-11-30 14:00
The drama between basketball player Ben Simmons and the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers has been ongoing for most of 2021, but for anyone outside of the sports world, the unfolding story may… Read More
2021-11-30 14:00
When you’re a beautiful, successful, and talented Hollywood actress, it may seem from the outside that your life is perfect. Ten years ago, however, that was not the case for Kirsten D… Read More
2021-11-30 14:00
While the winter holidays can be a source of great comfort and happiness, if you are on long term disability, it can feel like the most depressing and stressful time of the year.
According t… Read More
2021-11-30 14:00
John, 50, lives just outside of Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he’s employed as a Production Supervisor in the resource space. Although he makes a good living, he suffers from severe depres… Read More
2021-11-23 15:02
Insurance companies like Sun Life, Manulife and Canada Life, along with many others operate under a business model that prioritizes profits over approving claims. This is one of the major re… Read More
2021-11-18 16:50
If you’re suffering with COVID 19 symptoms or long COVID 19, your health issues can qualify you for a long term disability claim.
If you are covered under a group or individual long te… Read More
2021-10-04 18:07
What the Insurance Companies Don’t Tell You and How You Can Be a Savvy Policy Holder
Disability insurance companies are notorious for denying coverage for reasons that seem unfair. If… Read More
2021-10-04 14:26
For most Canadians 2020 was an impossibly difficult time, but few had a year quite like Jeff’s. As a financial analyst, Jeff quickly transitioned to a work from home setup when his off… Read More
2021-10-04 14:26
On August 10, actress Christina Applegate (Dead To Me) tweeted that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).
“Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-10-04 14:25
After your long-term disability benefits have been denied, it can be difficult to return to work. Finding the motivation to contribute to an organization that seems to have betrayed you may… Read More
2021-10-04 14:25
Each Canadian province has its own special flavour, with dishes that are local favourites,
These dishes give insight into the culture, history, and resources of the region. Here is a l… Read More
2021-10-04 14:25
The legal interaction between disability leave and termination of employment can be complicated, and highly context specific. Here are general answers to some of the most common questions we… Read More
2021-10-04 14:24
It’s hard to believe in hindsight that in its earliest days (and still by some today), COVID-19 was dismissed as nothing more than a ‘bad flu.’ To date more than 27,000 Can… Read More
2021-10-04 14:24
As more and more celebrities come forward about their struggles with disabilities, it helps reduce the stigma around living with a disability. While some actors and actresses may deal with m… Read More
2021-10-04 14:23
Being harassed in your workplace can make you feel belittled, unsafe, and utterly powerless. Many employees know that they have a right to be free from workplace harassment, but exercising t… Read More
2021-10-04 14:23
Karla, 52, teaches high school in Edmonton, AB. She suffers from a chronic pain disability. Over the last year and a half of the pandemic, she has been working from home, teaching classes ov… Read More
2021-10-04 14:23
Sarah, 38, has been seeing her family physician, Dr. Pham, regularly over the last few months for symptoms of Lyme Disease. Although Sarah is slowly improving, she thinks she had the illness… Read More
2021-09-09 17:11
This blog is one in a series written by our team of employment lawyers, to provide our readers with added knowledge in the area of labour employment law. As Employees, there is so much that… Read More
2021-09-01 19:03
What is wrongful dismissal, and what can you do about it?
Wrongful dismissal comes under many different names: terminated, dismissed, severed, fired, laid-off, furloughed, restructured, and… Read More
2021-09-01 13:00
Sachin, 37, has lived in Toronto for the last ten years with his partner and children. Recently, the family decided to move back to their home city of Regina, Saskatchewan because they wante… Read More
2021-09-01 13:00
Mental Health and Going Back To School
Luis, 44, has been a music teacher for middle and high school students for over a decade. He has always been passionate about his job but when COVID fo… Read More
2021-09-01 13:00
Simone Biles is arguably one of the greatest athletes of her generation, if not in history. The gymnastic superstar has won 32 Olympic and World championship medals, including 4 Olympic gold… Read More
2021-09-01 13:00
Although Wentworth Miller became well-known to TV audiences in 2005 on the series Prison Break, he’d been on a variety of series (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, E.R.) before that breakthrou… Read More
2021-09-01 13:00
Fibromyalgia Disability and Unable to Work
Alina, 28, didn’t know what was wrong with her but she knew something wasn’t right. She was always in pain, and always tired. She slept… Read More
2021-09-01 13:00
Disability Claims and Insurance Surveillance
When you apply for long-term disability benefits, it’s quite common for the insurance company to put you under surveillance. The term &ldqu&hell…Read More
2021-09-01 13:00
When you apply for long term disability benefits, it is because you are unable for health reasons to continue working in your role. Your health has become compromised to the point where you… Read More
2021-09-01 13:00
Autumn is almost here! With the advent of cooler temperatures and colourful leaves, everyone wants to be outside before the winter snows begin. Here are some things you can do across Canada… Read More
2021-09-01 13:00
Dr. Bechard runs his own family practice clinic and has been concerned about one of his patients, John, who has been experiencing debilitating migraines and severe body aches
Dr. Behcard has… Read More
2021-08-01 13:00
Priya, 35, lives in Halifax and works for the government as an Administrative Clerk. In November 2020, she applied for short-term disability due to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Her… Read More
2021-08-01 13:00
If you’re looking for great documentaries to stream right now, look no further than this list.
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The Endless Summer: Known as one of the most influential surf movies o… Read More
2021-08-01 13:00
For the majority of Canadians, the worst of COVID-19 appears to be slowly moving into the rear view mirror. Even Ontario, which held onto restrictions longer than anywhere else in North Amer… Read More
2021-08-01 13:00
Some of the most famous faces of the 20th century have, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, become spokespeople for the disabilities and illnesses that they face. Muhammad Ali and Michael… Read More
2021-08-01 13:00
If you’ve been denied your short- or long-term disability claims, you may be feeling disappointed or even despondent. You had high hopes when you filed the disability claim; “den… Read More
2021-08-01 13:00
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
In most instances, when we think about diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes come to mind.
According to Wellness Advice Canada:
Type 1 Diabetes occurs whe… Read More
2021-08-01 13:00
If you’ve been receiving short-term or long-term disability benefits, you may be asking “can you travel while on disability?” Canada is a country full of amazing places to… Read More
2021-08-01 13:00
Bernard, 48, works at a manufacturing company in Regina, Saskatchewan as a Sales Manager. Recently, Bernard was diagnosed with cancer. His treatment has included many surgeries as well as ch… Read More
2021-07-01 13:00
Judy, an engineer, lives in Ottawa and works in the field collecting soil samples. Recently she had surgery to deal with painful varicose veins in her legs. Unfortunately, there were complic… Read More
2021-07-01 13:00
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The tennis world was still reeling from the news that player Naomi Osaka would no longer participate in the French Open’s news conferences when she announced she wa… Read More
2021-07-01 13:00
If you’re on long-term disability and looking for things to do in Canada or places to visit in Canada this summer, here’s our list of hidden gems across the country.
ALBERTA
Wate… Read More
2021-07-01 13:00
Rajesh, 55, suffers from arthritis. In 2020, he began driving deliveries of PPE to front-line workers for a company in British Columbia. Unfortunately, Rajesh’s arthritis flared up and… Read More
2021-07-01 13:00
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There was a great deal of excitement leading up to Elon Musk’s appearance at hosting Saturday Night Live in May. The billionaire CEO of Tesla is known for bein… Read More
2021-07-01 13:00
When we think of ‘benefits,’ our knee-jerk impression probably comes not from our own work experience, but from American movies and TV programs that talk about the workplace. The… Read More
2021-07-01 13:00
Whether you are considering filing a short-term disability claim or a long-term disability claim, here are some steps you can take to make sure you have the best chance of having your claim… Read More
2021-07-01 13:00
Maria, 49, lives in Parry Sound, a small town in Ontario about a two-hour drive from Toronto. She worked as a cleaner until 2019 when her depression became so severe she applied for long-ter… Read More
2021-06-01 13:00
When we hear that someone we know has become ill, our gut reaction is usually to wish them a ‘get well soon.’ Our general view of illness is that it is something to be conquered… Read More
2021-06-01 13:00
You never thought that you would be in a position to hire a disability lawyer. You’ve seen disability law firms advertise through the years, but were never entirely sure what they did… Read More
2021-06-01 13:00
If you’ve been denied your long-term disability claim, you may be wondering what to do next. If you have concerns that hiring a long-term disability lawyer will be too expensive, le… Read More
2021-06-01 13:00
If you’re on long-term disability benefits and looking for things to do in Canada this summer, places to visit in Canada, and restaurants that are accessible, here’s our list of… Read More
2021-06-01 13:00
Singer Demi Lovato knows what it’s like dealing with an invisible disability. Recently, they shared an important message about their eating disorder recovery with their fans on Instagr… Read More
2021-06-01 13:00
Jack, 52, lives in Edmonton, Alberta. He’s been a Warehouse Supervisor for 21 years and has suffered with chronic pain in his hands and feet for as long as he can remember. After tryin… Read More
2021-06-01 13:00
Travelling to another country is a great way to learn about and experience new cultures, foods, and sights. Whether you visit a place that you’ve never been to before or you take a tri… Read More
2021-06-01 13:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline healthcare workers have endured enormous amounts of job-related stress. However, a 2020 study from The Canadian Journal of Emergency M… Read More
2021-06-01 13:00
As a doctor, you’ve likely encountered many troubling, difficult-to-treat cases that lead your patients to take time off work. In some cases, these situations lead to denied disability… Read More
2021-05-01 13:00
There are numerous reasons why a person decides to become their own boss. Some people have an ‘entrepreneurial spirit,’ and shrink at the thought of having to work for anyone els… Read More
2021-05-01 13:00
Have you been dealing with difficult-to-treat patients who have been struggling with chronic health conditions? Have these patients had to take time off from work to deal with their illnesse… Read More
2021-05-01 13:00
Tyler is an HR Manager at Costco. He was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, and has always been actively involved in outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and canoeing.
Unfortunately… Read More
2021-05-01 13:00
It is rare in Hollywood to see a character actor transform into a household name, but over the past two decades actor Mark Ruffalo has managed to accomplish just that. Over his long career… Read More
2021-05-01 13:00
Top 13 Q & A about Short Term Disability Denial
With over three decades practising disability law, we have helped thousands of clients take on insurance companies to get the short… Read More
2021-05-01 13:00
Nicole, 32, is a teacher and thyroid cancer survivor who lives in Toronto. Although she is cancer-free, she is experiencing residual problems. The hormone therapy medication Nicole was presc… Read More
2021-05-01 13:00
If you are fighting an insurance company for your disability benefits then you have more time at home. We are all at home more because of the pandemic and this means there is more time… Read More
2021-05-01 13:00
The world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year. While there are millions who have recovered from COVID, many of them may still be experiencing emotional trauma fr… Read More
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