Worker claimed she was forced to retire, 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 that try to pressure older workers into retiring can face claims of age discrimination. But does this right apply to workers receiving long-term disability benefits? Not if the plan specifies that benefits end and the pension begins at 65, according to an adjudicator.
