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The British Columbia Supreme Court Orders Desjardins Insurance to Pay Aggravated & Punitive Damages for Improper Handling of an LTD Claim

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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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Hello, is it you we’re looking for?

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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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Recent Victories at the Social Security Tribunal Show how Unions Can Help their Members in Disability Appeals.

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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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Annual Barbecue and send-off for Brian!

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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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A perfect day for Golf 4 CHEO

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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!

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We’re hiring!

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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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A perfect day to Golf 4 CHEO

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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 on CBC Morning Live

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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

Ontario’s Court of Appeal affirms there’s a qualitative component to reasonable notice of termination

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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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  • The British Columbia Supreme Court Orders Desjardins Insurance to Pay Aggravated & Punitive Damages for Improper Handling of an LTD Claim November 19, 2019
  • Hello, is it you we’re looking for? October 28, 2019
  • Recent Victories at the Social Security Tribunal Show how Unions Can Help their Members in Disability Appeals. September 4, 2019
  • Annual Barbecue and send-off for Brian! August 23, 2019

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