Law Essentials

Severance Pay

Your severance may be worth far more than your employer offers. Learn how it’s calculated and what you could be owed.

Wrongful Dismissal

If you were let go without proper notice or pay, you may have a wrongful dismissal claim.

Termination Without Cause

Most employees can be dismissed without cause — but not without compensation.

Termination for Cause

“Just cause” is difficult to prove. Learn when an employer can legally avoid paying severance.

Constructive Dismissal

Major workplace changes — pay cuts, demotions, toxic treatment — may trigger severance rights.

Temporary Layoffs

Layoffs are tightly regulated and can sometimes trigger full severance.

Fixed-term Contracts

Ending a fixed-term contract early can carry significant legal consequences.

EI and Severance Pay

Severance can delay or affect Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.

Overtime Pay

Many salaried employees still qualify for overtime.

Ministry of Labour Complaints

Filing a complaint may resolve certain issues — but it’s not always the best option.

Workplace Harassment

Bullying, intimidation, and inappropriate conduct at work may violate the law.

Workplace Discrimination

Discrimination based on age, disability, gender, religion, or other protected grounds is illegal.

Human Rights at Work

Employees are protected under human rights legislation across Canada.

Duty to Accommodate

Employers must accommodate medical conditions and disabilities to the point of undue hardship.

Employment Contracts

Contracts can limit severance and other rights — if they’re enforceable.

Independent Contractors

Many workers are misclassified. Your employment status affects your legal rights.

Performance Reviews

Poor reviews are sometimes used to justify termination.

Maternity Leave

Maternity leave provides job protection for eligible employees.

Parental Leave

Parental leave protects your job while you care for a new child.

Continuous Employment

Learn how continuous employment and breaks in service can impact your severance and years of service.

Termination of Employees

Employment Agreements for Employers

Performance Management & Discipline

Privacy Issues & Policies

Workplace Conflict

Workplace Investigations

Employment Standards Compliance

Long-term Disability Claims

Learn how long-term disability (LTD) benefits work in Canada, including eligibility, claim requirements, and common reasons claims are denied.

Short-Term Disability Claims

Short-term disability (STD) benefits are often denied or cut off unexpectedly. This guide explains your rights and next steps.

Long-Term Disability Claim Denied

If your long-term disability benefits were denied, delayed, or cut off, this guide explains why it happens and what steps to take next.

Own Occupation vs. Any Occupation Disability Insurance

This guide explains the difference between “own occupation” and “any occupation” disability definitions, and how they affect eligibility for long-term disability benefits over time.

Long-Term Disability for Mental Health

Mental health conditions can qualify for long-term disability benefits. This resource explains how insurers assess mental health claims under disability policies.

Surveillance and Long-Term Disability Claims

Insurance companies may use surveillance to assess disability claims. This guide explains how surveillance works and how it’s used in long-term disability cases.

Chronic Pain and Disability Claims

Chronic pain claims are closely scrutinized by insurers. Learn how these claims are evaluated and what evidence matters most.

Anxiety Disorders and Disability Claims

Mental health disability claims are often assessed differently than physical conditions. Learn how insurers evaluate anxiety-based claims.

ADHD and Disability Claims

ADHD can qualify for disability benefits in certain circumstances. This resource explains eligibility and common denial issues.

Depression and LTD Claims

Depression is a leading cause of disability claim denials. Learn how insurers evaluate mental health conditions.

Disability Insurance for Self-Employed

If you’re self-employed and unable to work due to illness or injury, this guide explains how disability insurance works and what to do if benefits are denied.

Heart Disease and Stroke Disability Claims

If heart disease or a stroke affects your ability to work, this guide explains how disability claims are assessed in Canada.

Fibromyalgia and Disability Claims

This resource explains how fibromyalgia is evaluated in disability insurance claims and what evidence insurers rely on.

Cancer and Disability Claims

If cancer or treatment side effects prevent you from working, this guide explains how disability benefits are assessed.

Diabetes and Disability Claims

Learn when diabetes-related complications may qualify for disability benefits under an insurance policy.

Migraines, Headaches and Disability Claims

This resource explains how chronic migraines and headache disorders are evaluated in disability claims.

Brain Injuries and Disability Claims

Learn how concussions and other brain injuries are assessed in disability insurance claims.

Arthritis and Disability Claims

This guide explains how arthritis can impact work ability and eligibility for disability benefits.

Addiction

Learn how substance use disorders are treated under disability insurance policies in Canada.

Long-Haul COVID Disability Benefits

If long-haul COVID symptoms make it difficult or impossible to work, this guide explains how disability benefits are assessed in Canada.

OTIP Disability Claims

This guide explains how OTIP disability benefits work for education professionals in Canada.

SISIP Disability Claims

Learn how SISIP long-term disability benefits work for military members and veterans who are unable to work.

CPP Disability Benefits

Canada Disability Benefit

Disability Tax Credit

SISIP Disability Claims

This guide explains how SISIP disability benefits work for military members and veterans who are unable to work.

OTIP Disability Claims

Learn how OTIP disability benefits work for education professionals in Canada and when coverage applies.

CPP Disability Benefits

This resource explains how CPP Disability benefits work, who qualifies, and how to apply.

Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)

Learn how the Canada Disability Benefit works and how it may interact with other disability income sources.

Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

This guide explains what the Disability Tax Credit is and how eligible Canadians can apply.

Critical Illness Insurance Claims

This guide explains how critical illness insurance claims work and what steps to take if a claim is denied.

Life Insurance Claims

Learn how life insurance claims are processed in Canada and what to do if a claim is denied.

Mortgage Insurance Claims

This resource explains how mortgage insurance claims work and what to do if a claim is denied.

Car Accidents

Bicycle Accidents

Slip and Fall Accidents

Spinal Cord Injury

Brain Injuries & Concussions

Wrongful Death

Product Liability

Uber Class Action

TD Travel Insurance Class Action

Old Republic Class Action

Arch Insurance Class Action