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If I’m on long-term disability, can my employer terminate my job? If so, will that also terminate my long-term disability payments and pension?

I’ve spent over $500 on functional abilities forms and doctor’s notes this year. Can I ask my employer to reimburse me?

Hello, I am currently working at a company with a toxic environment- as a result I am on unpaid medical leave. I am planning on quitting but I cannot bare the thought of having to go back even for a day. All of my communication has been through HR regarding my leave. I had CCd my manager in the email but he choose to ignore the email. I would like to quit without notice however my employment contracts states the following: You may terminate this Agreement by providing the Company with two (2) weeks written notice of your intention to terminate your employment. The Company may terminate this Agreement at any time: without any notice or payment to you in the event of "cause" whether, as defined in this Agreement or existing otherwise, exists for such termination; or upon payment to you of the minimum entitlements to termination pay and, if applicable, severance pay entitlements provided for under the applicable employment standards or labor standards legislation. For additional clarity, upon termination of your employment without cause, you will not be entitled to any further payments related to termination notice, pay in lieu thereof, severance pay or damages for wrongful dismissal; or any other entitlements related to your employment with WIKA Instruments Ltd. or termination thereof whether pursuant to contract, common law, statute or otherwise. I want to quit without notice and wanted to make sure that I would not get into any trouble for doing so.

I’ve been with my employer for nearly two years and am currently on STD, and soon potentially moving to LTD . I’m considering negotiating an exit and would like to know if I’d be entitled to common law severance in this case or if severance only applies when the employer initiates termination? Based on my tenure and age, I understand I could be eligible for up to 10 months of severance—does this apply if I’m the one seeking to leave? Additionally, would severance impact my LTD benefits?

Hello I worked “non union” management for LCBO. 2015 to August 2023 LCBO resolved the bill 124 / retro pay this year. For non union civil servants (managers) The document they sent me states that I am NOT entitled to retro pay (only managers active as of March 22 2024) I feel I am entitled to the retro oay as I worked full time during the bill 124 period. Is the is something I can Persuee for compensation ?