Receiving a long term disability (LTD) denial letter from an insurance company can be devastating. Many people assume that once benefits are denied or stopped the insurer must be right and there is nothing more that can be done. That assumption is often wrong. A denial does not mean the insurer is correct. In many…
In Ontario employment law, the terms “notice” and “severance” are often used interchangeably. Under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), they refer to different concepts. It is critical to understand that these are two distinct entitlements under the ESA. An employee may be entitled to one, both, or neither, depending on the circumstances. Notice…
In Ontario, employees who take medical leave are protected not only from discrimination, but also from reprisal by their employer. Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), an employer is prohibited from penalizing, intimidating, or terminating an employee because they exercised a workplace right, including the right to take a statutory medical leave. Despite these…
E-bikes have become a common sight on city streets and bike paths across Ontario. They offer a fast, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to get around, but they also expose riders to serious risks. Because e-bikes travel at higher speeds than traditional bicycles and offer little physical protection, accidents often result in significant injuries. Many…
A fixed-term contract is an employment agreement with a specific end date or a clearly defined duration. If the employee is terminated before the end of the term, they may be entitled to compensation for the balance of the contract, including pay through to the contract’s end date. As per Ontario Regulation 288/01, when a…
Courts often decide that firing an employee without notice, especially for minor misconduct, can amount to wrongful dismissal. In these situations, employers are usually expected to use progressive discipline first. Bear Creek Liquor Store Ltd. (Re), 2020 BCEST 143 sets out a simple four-step test employers must meet before firing someone without notice for minor…
Our firm successfully navigated a complex multi-party fraud case, securing a $100,000 settlement for our client through litigation. Our expert team provides the sophisticated advocacy needed to minimize costs and maximize recovery.
Recently our firm received a positive result on a contempt motion. We were able to move the case along and secure costs for our client when the respondent failed to comply with several court-ordered deadlines. The details of the endorsement can be seen below.
Following an appeal, our firm recently secured an award of over $200,000 for a client injured in a dog attack. The details of the decision can be seen below.
Recently Shahzad Siddiqui of Landy Marr Kats was mentioned in the following Macleans article: https://macleans.ca/longforms/canada-condo-market-crash