Disability at Work
Your Rights Don't Go on Leave
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You got sick, and they pushed you out. That's a firing and a human rights violation. Mirza Law gets back what you're owed, so you can focus on getting better.
"They can't let you go because you're sick or on leave. If they do, that's not just a firing, it's a human rights violation, and that money sits on top of your severance."
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Tell us what happened, the leave, the firing, the accommodation they refused. We work out whether your rights were violated and what it's worth, at no cost.
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We put your employer on notice in writing, severance plus any human rights damages they owe, backed by the law. Most matters settle here, with no hearing.
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You get your compensation and your record set straight, so you can put this behind you and focus on your health.
Amir Mirza
Managing Attorney
Licensed: 2017Disability and medical leave at work in Ontario
They can't fire you for being sick or on leave
An employer can't let you go for being ill or off on a medical leave. If they do, it's a human rights violation, and that money sits on top of your severance. Your time on leave still counts toward your years there. A firing that lands right after a leave usually says more than the paperwork does.
The duty to accommodate is real, within reason
If a medical condition affects your work, your employer has to try to adjust, modified duties, modified hours, time off for treatment, working from home where it fits. “It's a bit inconvenient” is not a defence. They only get out of it if the change would be a genuine, serious hardship, and refusing to even try is where they get into trouble.
“Come back only when you're 100%” is not allowed
An employer can't demand you be fully recovered before they'll have you back. Their job is to accommodate what you can do now, a gradual return, lighter hours, modified duties, not to sideline you until you're perfect. A “100% or nothing” rule is itself a violation of your human rights.
Your diagnosis is private
Your employer can ask how long you'll be off and what you're able to do, but not what's wrong with you. Your diagnosis and treatment are yours. A doctor's note on your limits is enough. Endlessly demanding more proof to stall can itself be part of a failure to accommodate.
When the insurer and the employer squeeze you at once
An insurer cutting off your benefits doesn't let your employer declare you've abandoned your job. If you're genuinely still unwell, you're protected. Because a denied benefit and a shaky job often hit at the same time, it helps to handle them together rather than fighting on two fronts alone.
Ignored when you try to return?
If you're cleared to come back and your employer stalls, goes quiet, or has no job for you, being left in limbo can be a termination, with severance owed. You don't have to accept it quietly. The review is free, and we work on contingency.
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I couldn't be happier with the legal representation I received from Mirza Law. Amir negotiated a significantly higher severance package from what I was initially offered. I’m very grateful for the outcome. He explained every step of the process and was responsive throughout my case.
I highly recommend Amir Mirza if your long-term disability insurance claim was denied and you are considering taking legal action. Amir provided me with several options and explained how the process works very thoroughly. He took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns and always responded in a timely manner. I appreciated his caring approach during a stressful time in my life and never felt pressured to pursue litigation when speaking with him.
Mirza Law was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The team provided clear guidance throughout the process and made everything straightforward to understand. I appreciated their support and would recommend them to anyone looking for reliable legal assistance.
I can't say enough great things about my experience with this firm. Amir was incredibly helpful and secured a much better settlement than I was initially offered. Couldn't have asked for more. I would definitely recommend Mirza Law.
My wife's long term disability benefits were cut off after two years and the team at Mirza Law helped us to get them back. We were working with Amir who dealt with our insurance company directly. He took the time to explain the whole process and laid out our options so we always understood where things stood.
I reached out to this law firm after being denied by Manulife for my long term disability benefits. Amir is genuinely one of the kindest and caring lawyers I have ever met. He guided me through this very difficult period in my life. I understood each part of the process and never felt rushed.
I couldn't be happier with the legal representation I received from Mirza Law. Amir negotiated a significantly higher severance package from what I was initially offered. I’m very grateful for the outcome. He explained every step of the process and was responsive throughout my case.
I highly recommend Amir Mirza if your long-term disability insurance claim was denied and you are considering taking legal action. Amir provided me with several options and explained how the process works very thoroughly. He took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns and always responded in a timely manner. I appreciated his caring approach during a stressful time in my life and never felt pressured to pursue litigation when speaking with him.
Mirza Law was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. The team provided clear guidance throughout the process and made everything straightforward to understand. I appreciated their support and would recommend them to anyone looking for reliable legal assistance.
I can't say enough great things about my experience with this firm. Amir was incredibly helpful and secured a much better settlement than I was initially offered. Couldn't have asked for more. I would definitely recommend Mirza Law.
My wife's long term disability benefits were cut off after two years and the team at Mirza Law helped us to get them back. We were working with Amir who dealt with our insurance company directly. He took the time to explain the whole process and laid out our options so we always understood where things stood.
I reached out to this law firm after being denied by Manulife for my long term disability benefits. Amir is genuinely one of the kindest and caring lawyers I have ever met. He guided me through this very difficult period in my life. I understood each part of the process and never felt rushed.
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