May 25, 2023 from Benefits Canada A $248,931 judgement against an employer who refused to pay long-term disability payments to a worker was overturned by the Ontario Court of Appeal due to the trial judge’s incorrect interpretation of the eligibility criteria. The employer, Stahle Construction Inc., was represented by Justin Heimpel, a partner […]
April 17, 2023 from RATESDOTCA Self-driving cars have been making headlines in recent years, promising a future of safer and more efficient transportation. But beyond the obvious benefits for drivers, what impact will autonomous vehicles have on the auto insurance industry in Canada? Driver Liability vs. Product Liability According to a report […]
May 9, 2023 from the Fraser Institute Wait times for medical treatment can have significant implications for patients and the healthcare system as a whole. In Canada, one measure of the impact of these wait times is the value of time lost while waiting for treatment. Valuing only the hours lost during the […]
May 4, 2023 from Western Standard Edward Dowd, a former managing director for the equity portfolio of BlackRock and author of the book Cause Unknown: The Epidemic of Sudden Deaths in 2021 & 2022, shared his insights on the lingering rise in mortality rates following the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Speaking at the National Citizens […]
August 24, 2022 from Brookings According to a recent study by the Brookings Institution, long COVID is keeping as many as four million working-age Americans out of their jobs. This staggering number highlights the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the labor market and the challenges faced by individuals who suffer from long-term COVID symptoms. Long […]
March 21, 2023 from the Toronto Star According to a recent article in The Star, there has been a significant increase in long-term job vacancies and worker absences due to illness or disability in Canada. In 2022, these numbers reached a record high, impacting both small and large businesses. This trend can have […]
March 10, 2023 from CBC News As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives, many are left wondering about the long-term effects of the virus. For workers in New Brunswick, the long-term effects of COVID-19 are not only a health concern but also a financial one. According to data from WorkSafeNB, […]
March 8, 2023 from The Epoch Times A Reuters article from 2013 had a stunning opening sentence that claimed that “long-term high-dose use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is ‘equally hazardous’ in terms of heart attack risk as use of the drug Vioxx, which was withdrawn due to its potential dangers.”. In 2004, […]
March 21, 2023 from Canadian Underwriter In March 2023, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) released its list of the Top 5 most odd and unusual attempted insurance fraud claims. The public auto insurer’s special investigation unit busted hundreds of fraudulent claims in 2022, which resulted in $5.8 million in savings. The top 5 fraudulent auto claims […]
As an employer, it can be difficult to manage the costs of an absent worker, while still keeping their best interests in mind. Whether an employee is away due to injury or illness, it can be difficult knowing when it is appropriate to request they return to work. An employee may be absent for […]