This article was last updated: June 10th, 2024
Navigating the complexities of Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits in Canada can be challenging, but understanding how they work is crucial for ensuring financial stability in the event of a prolonged illness or injury. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of LTD benefits, including eligibility, application process,
What Is Long-Term Disability in Canada?
Long-term disability (LTD) is an insurance plan available to employees who become unable to do their jobs due to a medical condition, disability, or injury. The insurance pays about 60-75% of the salary earned prior to the employee becoming unable to work. If the condition resulting in LTD is
Can an Employee Be Fired While on Long-Term Disability in Nova Scotia?
It would seem likely that if an employee was injured on the job and ended up on long-term disability (LTD), they shouldn’t be a candidate for having their job terminated. However, that’s not always the case. Nova Scotia law doesn’t necessarily make it
Despite the cooling weather, passionate winter cyclists remain determined to get out and enjoy their bike rides. Biking during the colder months can provide a revitalizing bit of exercise. In these times especially, when spending prolonged periods confined indoors, stepping outside to embrace the invigorating chill and engaging in stress-alleviating rides can bring about tangible
Understanding Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage can be a confusing experience, particularly when your disability didn’t occur workplace. In this blog, we will discuss how you qualify for LTD benefits and provide clarity on frequently asked questions.
Qualifying for Long-Term Disability
Despite common misconceptions, LTD coverage from your employer is not solely dependent on workplace accidents.
What Is the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act?
The Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) recently added an amendment to the act that defines safety regulations regarding manufacturing and importing motor vehicles. That includes specific motor vehicle equipment such as tires and child and booster seats. The focus of the law is to ensure motor
In the cold winters of the Maritimes, there is often an abundance of snowfall and freezing rain. Such weather conditions pose a great risk to road safety, making them incredibly treacherous for motorists. With low visibility and roads becoming slippery, the potential for disaster escalates, leading to severe motor vehicle accidents that can result in
A hit-and-run accident can be a terrifying event in someone’s life, especially if it leaves them severely injured. Here’s what Canadians (and Nova Scotians) need to know about laws regarding hit-and-runs and the victim’s options for pursuing compensation for injuries.
What Is a Hit-and-Run Accident?
Simply put, a hit-and-run accident occurs when one driver hits
Passing a vehicle can be safe–or hazardous. Nova Scotia has specific laws regarding when someone can or can’t pass another vehicle. Even in cases where they’re legally allowed to, there’s advice to follow to ensure passing doesn’t result in a catastrophic accident. Here’s what you need to know.
What Are Nova Scotia’s Laws Regarding Vehicles
If you suffer minor injuries due to a car accident in Nova Scotia, you have the right to receive compensation for the consequences of those injuries in your daily life. A personal injury claim aims to financially restore you to the position you would be in if the accident never happened.
You will receive remuneration
