Office romance—it’s a tale as old as time. You spend long hours working closely with colleagues, sharing victories, venting frustrations, and inevitably, personal connections form. But when those connections turn romantic, things can get complicated. While workplace relationships aren’t illegal in Canada, they do come with risks. Employers have a duty to maintain a professional, […]
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Punitive and Aggravated Damages in Long-Term Disability Lawsuits
When an insurer fails to provide the LTD benefits you’re entitled to, the first line of relief is usually compensatory damages. These aim to cover the unpaid benefits that were wrongfully withheld. However, if an insurer’s conduct goes beyond a mere breach of contract, you might also be eligible for two additional forms of damages: […]
What is a Transferable Skills Analysis? Your Online Guide for 2025
A Transferable Skills Analysis (TSA) is more than just a vocational assessment—it’s a critical factor in determining your future employability if you’re unable to return to your previous job due to an injury or disability. For decades, vocational rehabilitation professionals have relied on TSA to evaluate a person’s education, training, work experience, and functional abilities, […]
How to File a Human Rights Complaint Against Your Employer: A Guide for Each Province 2025
Navigating the process of filing a human rights complaint can be daunting, especially when dealing with the complexities of discrimination in the workplace or other areas of life. Each province in Canada has its own specific procedures and requirements for addressing such complaints, guided by its respective human rights legislation. This comprehensive guide will walk […]
How to File a Complaint Against Service Canada
Do you feel like your CPP disability application is taking an extremely long time to process? Has a Service Canada employee given you misleading information or treated you poorly? This article will tell you everything you need to know about filing a complaint against Service Canada. While Service Canada employees may tell you that there […]
Is Diabetes a Disability in Canada? Your Guide to Disability Benefits for Diabetes
Yes, diabetes is considered a disability in Canada, and you may qualify for benefits like long-term disability insurance, CPP disability, provincial disability programs, and the Disability Tax Credit. But here’s the catch—getting approved isn’t always easy. Living with diabetes is more than just checking blood sugar and taking insulin. It can mean unpredictable highs and […]
RBC Long-Term Disability: The Ultimate Guide for 2025
If you have an RBC long-term disability policy—whether through your employer or an individual plan—you may assume your benefits will be there when you need them. But getting approved for long-term disability benefits isn’t always straightforward. RBC Insurance has a reputation for aggressive claim denials, especially for self-employed professionals and business owners with individual policies. […]
Converting CPP Retirement to CPP Disability: What You Need to Know
Have you applied for early CPP retirement and are wondering if you should have applied for CPP disability instead? Are you getting CPP early retirement payments and want to know if you can switch over to CPP disability? If so, you’re definitely not alone! As a member of the support team at Resolute Legal, I […]
Severance Pay Canada: The Ultimate Guide for Terminated Employees 2025
Losing your job can feel like the ground has been pulled out from under you. Whether it was expected or came as a complete shock, the uncertainty, stress, and financial worries can be overwhelming. Severance pay in Canada is meant to ease this transition, but many non-unionized employees don’t fully understand their rights—or how much […]
Long and Short-Term Disability For Pregnancy in Canada
Pregnancy isn’t a disability, but it can bring unexpected health challenges that make working impossible. If complications arise, you may wonder: Can I get short-term disability for pregnancy? What if I’m already on disability when I become pregnant? And how do maternity leave and disability benefits work together? These are important questions—especially since insurance companies […]