by Lisa Belcourt | May 27, 2026 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
You Got a Termination Notice. But You Were on Leave. You announced your pregnancy, gave your employer proper notice, and took the leave Ontario law entitles you to. Then, while you were still at home, or the day you returned to work, you were told the job was gone....
by Lisa Belcourt | May 20, 2026 | Personal Injury, Slip & Fall
Did You Fall? You May Have a Real Claim. Most people who slip and fall don't think of it as a legal matter. They feel embarrassed. They assume they were just clumsy. They get up, brush themselves off, and try to forget it happened. Often, that's the wrong instinct. A...
by Lisa Belcourt | May 4, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Most Accident Victims Don't Know All Their Rights Here's something most people don't realize after a car accident in Ontario: there isn't just one claim. There are usually two. Your own insurance company processes one of them. The at-fault driver's insurer is...
by Lisa Belcourt | Apr 23, 2026 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
You Shouldn’t Have to Dread Going to Work It is Sunday evening, and instead of winding down, you are already dreading Monday morning. Your manager has been belittling you in front of colleagues for months. You have been quietly cut out of meetings that directly affect...
by Lisa Belcourt | Apr 10, 2026 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
Is the cheque your employer handed you on termination day actually what you are owed under Ontario law? For most employees in Midland, Innisfil, and across Simcoe County, the answer is no, and the gap between what was offered and what is legally required can be...
by Lisa Belcourt | Mar 30, 2026 | Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
You Got a Termination Letter. Now What? Picture this: you've worked at the same Midland company for seven years. You've shown up, done your job, and built your life around that paycheque. Then one morning, your manager calls you in, hands you a letter, and tells you...
by Lisa Belcourt | Nov 5, 2025 | Civil Litigation, Employment/Wrongful Dismissal
Losing a Job Doesn’t Always Mean Losing Your Rights Losing your job can be one of the most stressful experiences in your professional life. The uncertainty of income, reputation, and future prospects can feel overwhelming. Yet for many employees in Innisfil, job loss...
by Lisa Belcourt | Jan 12, 2025 | Reported Court Decisions
When it comes to navigating the procedure of statutory accident benefits hearings under the Ontario Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), the case of Armstrong v. Intact Insurance Company offers valuable insights. This 2024 LAT ruling showcases the significant challenges...
by Lisa Belcourt | Nov 24, 2022 | Civil Litigation
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Elder Abuse is defined as: “A single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person.” Seniors...
by Lisa Belcourt | Oct 22, 2021 | Personal Injury
In Ontario, if you are bitten by a dog, get the name of the dog’s owner and seek immediate medical care for yourself. Report the details of the incident as soon as possible to your local Health Unit , Animal Control and/or the police. You should also take detailed...