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Employer demoted him after disability leave; Ontario court says he was owed 22 months of severanceClick to visit Samfiru Tumarkin LLP website
In Partnership WithIf you return from disability leave and your employer tells you that your old job no longer exists, you may feel like you have no choice but to accept whatever position is offered. One Ontario employee didn’t. After approximately 17 years with a towing company, he went from being the company’s “road boss” — a...PARTNERSep 7![]()
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Fired with Unvested RSUs? Recent Ontario Court Win Could Mean You’re Owed MoreClick to visit Samfiru Tumarkin LLP website
In Partnership WithIf you receive restricted stock units as part of your compensation, a major new decision from Ontario’s highest court should get your attention. An employee who lost millions of dollars in unvested RSUs when his employment was terminated has been awarded an additional US$4.7 million after the Ontario Court of Appeal found that provisions attempting...PARTNERAug 31
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He was fired for job hunting — could his boss withhold severance?Click to visit Samfiru Tumarkin LLP website
In Partnership WithI recently spoke with a man who wasn’t happy in his job. He had decided that he wanted to leave, but he was being sensible about it. He didn’t want to quit and suddenly find himself unemployed. So he stayed at work, did his job and started looking elsewhere. He applied for other positions. He...PARTNERAug 24
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She called about vacation pay — but was owed months of severanceClick to visit Samfiru Tumarkin LLP website
In Partnership WithA woman recently called me after losing her job. She was upset because her former employer was refusing to pay her for several days of unused vacation that she had accumulated from the previous year. The company’s position was simple: you didn’t use the vacation, so you lost it. That caught my attention because vacation time and vacation pay are not...PARTNERAug 17
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She called about vacation pay — but was owed months of severanceClick to visit Samfiru Tumarkin LLP website
In Partnership WithA woman recently called me after losing her job. She was upset because her former employer was refusing to pay her for several days of unused vacation that she had accumulated from the previous year. The company’s position was simple: you didn’t use the vacation, so you lost it. That caught my attention because vacation time and vacation pay are not...PARTNERAug 13
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Can I be fired if my short-term disability is denied? 4 things Canadians must knowClick to visit Samfiru Tumarkin LLP website
In Partnership WithYes, you can be fired if your short-term disability is denied. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean the termination is legal. Your employer can’t fire you because you have a disability, need medical leave or require workplace accommodation. A short-term disability denial also doesn’t automatically mean that you’re medically able to return to work. This is where many employees get into trouble. READ MORE: 4...PARTNERAug 10
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Disability benefits for endometriosis in Canada: 3 things to do if your claim is deniedClick to visit Samfiru Tumarkin LLP website
In Partnership WithIf you receive a denial letter from your insurer, seek legal advice before appealing the decision, says a leading disability lawyer.PARTNERJul 27
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Fired in Markham? An employment lawyer’s ‘3 major mistakes’ to avoid pre-consultationClick to visit Samfiru Tumarkin LLP website
In Partnership WithSigning a severance offer in Ontario before seeking legal advice can have dire consequences, warns Lior Samfiru.PARTNERJul 20
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Disability benefits for stiff-person syndrome in Canada: 3 things to do if your claim is deniedClick to visit Samfiru Tumarkin LLP website
In Partnership WithIf you receive a denial letter from your insurer, don’t appeal the decision before seeking legal advice, says a leading disability lawyer.PARTNERJul 13
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