Unilateral Reinstatement of Benefits in a Denied Disability Claim

When a disability insurer denies benefits and later starts paying again, that may look like a win for the claimant, and sometimes it can be. But in litigated disability claims, a unilateral reinstatement of benefits can also be used in a way that sharply reduces the plaintiff’s leverage.

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The Impact of B.C.’s New Sick-Note Ban on Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Claims

British Columbia has moved to eliminate the routine doctor’s note for short-term sick leave. Under Bill 11, recent amendments to the Employment Standards Act [RSBC 1996] CHAPTER 113 clarify that employers cannot require a physician’s sick note for brief illnesses.

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