Civil Litigation & Disability Claims
Investment in a sound property is an investment in the future profits that your business could gather. Businesses have fallen to ruin many times thanks to an iron-clad lease locking a company into a disadvantageous location. For business owners purchasing …
Not every legal dispute puts massive damages at stake. A branch of the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court disputes involve damages totaling no more than $25,000. Small Claims Court cases are either heard by provincially appointed judges or …
The contractors and repairers add value to the property and therefore, law provides them added security for their payments by putting the lien on the property. There are specific time limits provided under the law for putting the lien and …
The contracts are made on specific terms and conditions in particular circumstances and are tailored to each specific individual’s interests. Never, ever sign a contract without a qualified lawyer’s thorough review. If a dispute should arise, seek counsel immediately. A …
Under certain termination conditions, Ontario employees may be eligible to recoup damages under a Wrongful Dismissal claim. If you were recently fired, ask yourself the following questions: Can you get severance pay? Were you entitled to advance notice that you …
The Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) is established by the Ontario government. The SBT hears review claims under the Ontario Works Act and Ontario Disability Support Program Act regarding refusal to grant benefits, cancellation or suspension of benefits, reduction in benefits, …
This independent administrative body provides an appeal process for disputed Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old-Age Security (OAS) rulings. The Social Security Tribunal operates at two levels: the General Division, composed of the EI Section to hear …
Canada’s Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD, respectively) programs provide employees with wage compensation enduring injuries or illnesses demanding significant time away from work. Benefits can vary from employer to employer and between employer-provided plans and privately purchased ones …
Under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), qualified disabled individuals displaying appropriate financial need can receive income assistance providing basic living needs such as housing and food. The program can also help willing, able workers experiencing placement difficulties find consistent …
Before applying, carefully assess whether or not your condition qualifies you for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability assistance. Experienced counsel’s guidance could save the time of filing a claim by assessing with an expert eye the likelihood that you could …