The current tendency of corporations to overemphasize downsizing, reorganizing, and competitiveness is problematic, given the rapid pace at which fashions are evolving. There is a growing perception that employees who are disabled and unable to work – as a result of an accident, illness, or depression are being actively discouraged from returning to work by their company and their disability insurance provider. For many of these people, being laid off marks the beginning of a very trying and protracted period. When deciding whether to submit a claim with the Worker’s Compensation Board or your employer’s disability plan, many jurisdictions look at whether the injury or illness occurred on the job. For the most part, this seems like a slow strangulation or a firing squad. You have the legal right to file a disability claim if your injuries have rendered you unable to work. However, achieving favorable results for your disability compensation becomes difficult if you are inexperienced with the legal system and lack legal awareness. In addition to the distress, you may already be feeling, having your claim rejected might cause further problems. Think about getting the help of a good disability attorney. Having someone with […]
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