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Hi, My disability is running out next month (September). I was off work due to both shoulders being injured. I had shoulder surgery in June 2023, but am still having ongoing issues with that shoulder. I am unable to do my regular job (sort and deliver mail), due to the ongoing pain that I am having. I have wanted to work for almost the entire time I have been on disability (almost 2 years), minus the 6-9 months following surgery. My employer (Canada Post) keeps telling us they have no work for me, with the restrictions I have. Kind of ticks me off because my shoulders got a lot worse from doing that job. I also had a fall down some stairs on ice, while delivering mail, which didn't help. I am currently waiting for an appointment with another Orthopedic surgeon for a 2nd opinion. My question is, am I going to be forced to resign next month if they won't accommodate me? I know I'll be in a lot of pain if I try to go back all at once without any accommodations.
Hello,
No, you are not forced to resign if you are no longer covered by LTD. If your doctor still believes you are unfit to work, then you can remain on disability leave. You don't have to be receiving LTD benefits to be on disability leave.
If you are unionized, you should discuss this with your union representative.
Regards,
Lluc Cerda
Lawyer
No, you are not forced to resign if you are no longer covered by LTD. If your doctor still believes you are unfit to work, then you can remain on disability leave. You don't have to be receiving LTD benefits to be on disability leave.
If you are unionized, you should discuss this with your union representative.
Regards,
Lluc Cerda
Lawyer