Add Comment Question: If I go on long term disability and my current employer has no other work options for me, can I get retraining for a different job while still collecting benefits? Would I get laid off from my job? Answer: Your employer must keep your job open for you until you are able to go back to work. If they don't have a job for you then you may have a claim for severance and possibly human rights damages. Please call or email me and we will help you and advise you on your legal options in this regard. My contact info is below. 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.