Medical Notes at Work: What Can Your Employer Ask For?
When you need time off or accommodation, your employer can ask for some medical information, but usually not your diagnosis. Here is what Alberta's human rights guidance says.
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Plain-language articles on family law, wills and estates, and disability law in Alberta.
Before You Sign a Severance Package in Alberta
Signing a release usually ends your right to ask for more. Here are six things to check before you sign a severance offer, and the deadlines to keep in mind.
Read article →One Definition, Many Doors: Why the Call for a New Federal Definition of Disability Matters
More than 150 organizations want Ottawa to stop using a tax credit as the gatekeeper for disability supports. People on provincial disability assistance have more at stake than most.
Read article →CPP Disability Denied? Reconsideration and Appeals Explained
A CPP Disability refusal is not the end. Here are the steps, the 90-day deadlines, and how to strengthen your case.
Read article →Claiming the Disability Tax Credit for Past Years
If your impairment began years ago, you may be able to claim the Disability Tax Credit for up to 10 past years. Here is how it works, and where claims tend to stall.
Read article →What Counts as a "Marked Restriction" for the Disability Tax Credit?
The Disability Tax Credit turns on how a condition affects everyday life, not the diagnosis. Here is what the CRA means by a marked restriction, and why the wording on your form matters.
Read article →What Happens When You Exceed the CPP-D $7,400 Earnings Threshold?
Exceeding $7,400 doesn't end your CPP Disability (CPP-D) benefits on its own, and it isn't a hard cap. It's a threshold. In 2026, earnings below $7,400 before tax should not affect your CPP Disability benefits. Above that figure, Service Canada may take a closer look.
Read article →Denied the Disability Tax Credit? Here's What to Do Next (and How to Get Help)
A denial letter from the CRA is discouraging, but it often isn't the end of the road. This post covers the main options and explains why bringing in an advocate or lawyer early can make a real difference. It's written for Canada, since the DTC is a federal program.
Read article →What Is Independent Legal Advice, and When Do You Need It?
A plain-language overview of independent legal advice (ILA) for agreements and documents in Alberta.
Read article →Wills, Personal Directive, and Enduring Power of Attorney in Alberta
Distinguishing what the difference is between these three important documents.
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