In August 2022, an Ontario labour arbitrator decided that an employer’s age cut-off of 65 for long-term disability, did violate section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms but it was saved under section 1 of the Charter.[1] In making this decision, the arbitrator noted that setting the cut-off age at 65 was reasonable considering the nature and demographics of the employer and …
Jennifer Lynch
Jennifer Lynch is the President of Lynch & Associates. She is a qualified expert witness in the field of forensic and investigative accounting. Being a Chartered Professional Accountant, a Certified Management Accountant, a Certified Fraud Examiner, a Certified Forensic Investigator, and a Chartered Business Valuator, she offers her clients a variety of services.
Lynch has provided expert witness testimony in a wide variety of trials. Drawing on her strong business background, which includes an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, she provides forensic accounting and fraud examination services related to personal injury damage quantification services, insurance claims, matrimonial disputes, and fraud claims for a wide variety of clients.
Medical Malpractice: How Forensic Accountants Can Assist Counsel
Medical malpractice is an all-too-common and unfortunate reality in Canada. The Canadian Patient Safety Institute notes that medical errors lead to 28,000 Canadian deaths annually
My Client did not Declare their Entire Income: How Can a Forensic Accountant Help Me?
Income replacement benefits when the client did not declare their entire income.
Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuits and the Forensic Accountant’s Role
The role of forensic accounting to determine loss of earning capacity in sexual assault cases.
Gross-Up and Management Fees in Personal Injury Lawsuits
A look at gross-up management fees in personal injury lawsuits.
Dependency Claims: How a Forensic Accountant Can Help
A look at entitlements for family members who are affected in a personal injury claim.
