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A photo of a person sitting on a brown couch with their hand over their face, wondering if their employer can demote them in Canada. (Photo: Nik Shuliahin / Unsplash)
Employment Law November 27th, 2025

Can an Employer Demote You in Canada?

By Lior Samfiru

Can employers demote employees in Canada? Learn when demotions are legal, when they become constructive dismissal, & when severance is owed.

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Employment Law November 27th, 2025

Christmas Bonus Canada: What Employees Should Know (2025 Guide)

By Fiona Martyn

Learn how Christmas bonuses work in Canada, whether they’re taxable, average bonus amounts, and when employers must pay them.

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Disability/Personal Injury November 26th, 2025

Non-Evidence Maximum: What It Means for Your Disability Insurance Coverage

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn what a Non-Evidence Maximum is, how it limits your disability insurance, and what to do if your LTD is reduced because…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 26th, 2025

Maximum Benefit Period: What It Means for Disability Insurance in Canada

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn what a maximum benefit period is for short- and long-term disability. Find out how long benefits last, common timelines & your…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 26th, 2025

Statute of Limitations in Ontario: How Long Do You Have to Sue Someone?

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn the statute of limitations in Ontario, plus the 2-year limitation period, civil lawsuit deadlines, & how long you have to sue…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 26th, 2025

Gainful Employment in Canada: What It Means for Disability Benefits

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn what gainful employment means in Canada, how insurers use it in disability claims, & what to do if your LTD benefits…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 26th, 2025

Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) in Canada: What It Means for Your Disability Claim

By Sivan Tumarkin

Learn what a functional capacity evaluation is and how to protect your disability benefits if an insurer uses an FCE to question…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 25th, 2025

Evidence of Insurability (EOI) in Canada: Meaning, Forms & Why Insurers Ask for It

By Sivan Tumarkin

Evidence of insurability explained in simple terms. Learn what an EOI form is, why insurers request it & what to do if…

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Disability/Personal Injury November 25th, 2025

Own Occupation Disability: What It Means in Canada (Complete Guide)

By Sivan Tumarkin

Own occupation disability explained. Learn about the 2-year rule, why insurers deny claims, & how our disability lawyers protect LTD benefits.

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