Add Comment Question: i I was on a six week leave of absense from work with a Doctors note provided to my employer, the HR person gave me two weeks severance and told me to apply for long term disability. This was a leave for depression and anxiety etc. The insurance provider sent me a questionaire to get filled out by my Doctor and return it to them. I did this and thought that i was complying. At the forth week of my abscence a was terminated by mail and denied any disability benefits. This further deepened my depression and i was unable to return to work for a long time. My only income was a small widows pension of 6200 dollars a year. I was to sick to fight or question anyone. Now that i,am feeling better i just think that both my employer and the Insurance provider let me down completely in my time of need. The insurance provider said by mail that i had a few months or so to challenge their decision, i was not well enough to do to so. Can i pursue the employer for wrongful dismissal and or the insurance provider for denying my benefits or both? Is there a time limit to do so because it was a long time? They both left me high and dry and i would like to sue them both now. Answer: Thank you for your question. My name is Jon Pinkus and I am an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Please note that the limitation period that applies to your claims are two years from the date that you were notified of your termination and disability benefits. Therefore it is extremely important that you contact us as soon as possible. This could be a wrongful dismissal, a human rights violation, and you may have a claim for disability benefits as well. We handle all of these issues at ST Law, but please keep in mind the time limit of two years. If it has been less than two years, please contact us right away at the number below for a consultation. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.