Worker claimed she was forced to retire at 65 and take pension after LTD benefits ended
Mandatory retirement no longer exists in Ontario, meaning workers who reach the age of 65 can continue working if they wish. Employers who try to pressure older workers into retiring can face claims of age discrimination. However, does this right to choose not to retire apply to workers receiving long-term disability benefits? Not if the plan specifies benefits end and pension begins at 65, according to an adjudicator.
