Please could you tell me if a I have a case,
I have been employed by the OLG since 2001. I was a Manager at the Casino in Innisfil. In 2011 I got Cancer in my spine and have not been able to work since. I’ve had 11 surgeries in 7 years. I take a lot of medications.
I have now been informed that the Casino has been sold to Gateway Casinos. I was sent 2 options by courier on May 24th, I have to return my decision about my work position by June 6th. Basically OLG has sold the Casino. I can take severance if $85k and stay on long term disability. But I lose my pension contributions and medical benefits like prescriptions and dental etc. Currently my meds are $500 plus per month. Or I can transfer to Gateway the new owner. I will then get my benefits, dental etc for 2 year. If I have not returned to work in 2 years they will terminate my employment and give me $20k. I stay on long term and then lose my benefits and any further pension credits. The $85k is exactly what I would need to pay to buy my pension credits until I’m 65. My HR manager whispered I should seek legal advice. When I was working we were told that after 10 years with Great west Life we would always have our benefits. Well that is clearly not true. So I basically am being penalized because I’m registered disabled and cannot return to work. If I did return I’m sure I would be let go as I am a liability. So not good for me. I think I need a lawyer as the amount they are offering apparently is non negotiable. All my hard work down the tubes. I take Morphine based meds everyday as well as antidepressants. I have another medical procedure on Friday. I also have issues with my teeth and have been able to use my benefits for dental work. I have massages when my back is not so tender.
No allowance has been made for my position. My employers know I will never work again. I have the full support of my doctor. The OLG still exist as a company so I don’t know why they cannot look after me. I know at least 2 other managers about 9 years ago that were fired. However, they stayed on the books for 5 years with full pay, pension benefits etc.
I am unable to retain a lot of information because of meds and nerve damage. I cannot even retain the multiple documents I have been sent. I am overwhelmed sliding into a dark place as I feel helpless.
The OLG have bullied me over the years which my doctor will confirm.
So I was wondering if I have a case or if I have to except the only option, the $85K.
I have no illusions that $85K is a large amount of money. I earned more then that in my last year before I was diagnosed with Cancer.

I appreciate you are busy, please try and let me know if a have a case. As I mentioned I have to respond by June 6th or I get terminated with nothing.

Kind Regards
Tamara Crawford
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