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The British Columbia Supreme Court has released a decision that is notable for a large award against insurer Desjardins for its improper handling of a Long Term Disability claim. The plaintiff, Mr. Dennis Greig, suffered an injury in 2011 and a further injury in 2014. He applied for Long Term Disability Benefits. Desjardins, as insurance
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We are bidding adieu to our wonderful associate Alycia Shaw and her incomparable pupper Maggie.  Alycia is moving on to a new opportunity in Toronto, and so the time has come to bring a new associate on board at Jewitt McLuckie. Here are the key details about the position: 3-5 years since call to Ontario
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Three recent Social Security Tribunal decisions illustrate the significant role union representatives can play to help workers with disabilities access their Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits. Jewitt McLuckie & Associates recently received three decisions from the Social Security Tribunal. In each of these matters, we presented evidence from the appellants’ union speaking to the union’s
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JMA was delighted to continue our annual summer tradition of hosting a barbecue for everyone at our building this afternoon.  This year  was extra poignant as outgoing president of CUPE Local 503 and longtime friend of JMA, Brian Madden, began a well-earned retirement this summer!  We were happy Brian was able to make it out
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This past Saturday, John, Randy, Meghan and Helen took advantage of the beautiful sunshine by participating in ATU 279’s annual Golf 4 CHEO fundraising event.  Thank goodness for Best Ball or else they’d all still be out on the back 9!

Full time Temporary Legal Assistant Our union-side labour law firm in Westboro is seeking a full time legal assistant to temporarily fill in during a medical absence. The position will be for a minimum six month term.  The primary responsibilities of this position will comprise transcription, editing, and formatting of correspondence and pleadings based on
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This past Saturday John, Randy, Meghan and Helen took advantage of the beautiful sunshine and proudly supported ATU 279‘s annual Golf 4 CHEO fundraising event.  Thank goodness for Best Ball or else they’d all still be out on the back 9!

Randy Slepchik had the chance to speak with CBC Morning Live about the importance of collaboration in the disability accommodation process and how disability accommodation is part of creating a more just society: Discussion begins around the 2:20 mark: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-100-ottawa-morning

In Wood v. CTS of Canada Co., 2018 ONCA 758, the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) upheld the Superior Court of Justice’s finding of a “qualitative” component to reasonable notice of termination. The closure of a Streetsville manufacturing plant had resulted in a mass termination for the purposes of section 41 of the Employment Standards
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