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Latest Law articles by Tim Louis
Denied LTD in BC and Being Pressured
Denied LTD in BC and Being Pressured to Return to Work? long-term disability and employment overlap article Does a denied LTD claim mean you have to return to work? No. A denied LTD claim does not automatically mean you are medically able to return to work safely, reliably, and on an ongoing basis. The insurer may deny the claim while
24 or 48 Hours to Sign a Severance Release in BC? | Tim Louis
My Employer Gave Me 24 or 48 Hours to Sign a Severance Release in BC. Do I Have To? employment-law decision article Do I have to sign a severance release within 24 or 48 hours in BC? No. A short deadline does not automatically mean the employee must sign right away. A rushed signature can give up important legal rights
Fired While Sick
Employment Law · Long-Term Disability Should You Sign a Severance Release If You Were Fired While Sick, on Medical Leave, or on LTD in BC? By Vancouver employment and LTD lawyer Tim Louis Quick answer Do not sign right away. If you were fired while sick, on medical leave, or on LTD in BC, your severance package may involve more
Work Volunteer or Travel While on LTD in BC
Long-Term Disability Can You Work, Volunteer, or Travel While on LTD in BC? What Claimants Need to Know Before an Insurer Uses It Against Them By Long-Term Disability Lawyer Tim Louis If you are on long-term disability and trying to hold onto some version of ordinary life, this question can become stressful very quickly. Maybe you tried a bit of
Why Probate Gets Delayed in BC
Probate Why Probate Gets Delayed in BC: 7 Executor Mistakes to Avoid By Wills and Probate Lawyer Tim Louis Probate in BC Executor guidance Probate and Estate Administration Probate delays often become easier to manage once the real issue is identified. Executors in British Columbia are often dealing with paperwork, uncertainty, family tension, and missing estate details all at once.
Denied LTD in BC When Self-Employed
Long-Term Disability Denied LTD in BC When You Are Self-Employed? Start Here By Long-Term Disability Lawyer Tim Louis Self-employed LTD claims in BC often turn on how clearly the file explains the real work, the medical limits, and the business impact. If you are self-employed and your long-term disability claim was denied, do not assume that means you were not
