Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
The Federal Court’s ruling that the termination of long-term disability benefits for Air Canada employees eligible to receive unreduced pension benefits doesn’t amount to age…
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Termination of LTD benefits for Air Canada workers eligible to receive unreduced pension benefits doesn’t amount to age discrimination: court
The Federal Court has ruled that the termination of long-term disability benefits for employees who become eligible to receive unreduced pension benefits doesn’t amount to…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- February 21, 2023 February 16, 2023
- 09:00
Former NFL players suing league for denied disability claims
Ten former National Football League players have filed a class action lawsuit against the organization, claiming their disability claims were denied. In the filing, the…
- By: Staff
- February 16, 2023 February 15, 2023
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article about an open letter that highlighted how proposed amendments to the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act could have a positive impact on defined benefit…
- By: Staff
- October 21, 2022 October 21, 2022
- 09:00
Apple withholding employee benefits from unionized store
Apple Inc. is withholding its latest employee benefits from workers at one of its unionized retail stores. The technology giant is set to provide employees…
- By: Staff
- October 19, 2022 October 19, 2022
- 15:00
SIGA liable for $1.2M in LTD benefits following termination without cause: Saskatchewan court
The Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench has held the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority liable for more than $1.2 million in long-term disability benefits owed to…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- October 19, 2022 October 17, 2022
- 09:00
Will U.S.-style gig worker litigation come to Canada?
A gig worker by any other name would be a lot more expensive. In most jurisdictions, Uber Technology Inc. drivers and their app-based brethren are…
- By: Sara Tatelman
- September 16, 2022 September 15, 2022
- 08:54
Federal government seeks to launch national dental care in December
The federal government is aiming to launch the first phase of its national dental-care program on Dec. 1. The program, which will provide dental care…
- By: Staff
- September 15, 2022 September 14, 2022
- 09:00
U.S. labour board accuses Starbucks of pay disparity
A regional office of the National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks Corp. is violating U.S. labour law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from…
- By: Dee-Ann Durbin, The Associated Press
- August 29, 2022 August 29, 2022
- 09:00
Google staff demand abortion benefits protections for contract workers, Walmart expands abortion benefits for all employees
Hundreds of Google employees are petitioning the company to extend its abortion benefits to contract workers. Google parent company Alphabet Inc. had pledged to pay…
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 23, 2022 August 22, 2022
- 09:00
Union calling on government to renew pandemic EI measures
The average disqualifications from employment insurance fell from 86,000 to 44,000 after the federal government implemented improved qualification criteria in September 2020 to address rising…
- By: Staff
- August 22, 2022 August 22, 2022
- 15:00
Expert panel: How national dental care could impact group benefits plans
While the 2022 federal budget proposed funding for national dental care, the plan, as currently understood, lacks universality, would disrupt existing public and private dental…
- By: Claude Marchessault
- August 11, 2022 August 13, 2022
- 09:00
How the overturning of Roe v. Wade could affect U.S. employer-sponsored benefits plans
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, it triggered a flurry of questions — and some confusion — from employers on how they…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- August 10, 2022 August 9, 2022
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week
An article on a ruling against the Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada and how it could affect long-term disability premiums was the most-read…
- By: Staff
- August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022
- 09:00
Ruling against Blue Cross Life Insurance could affect LTD premiums: lawyer
A recent court ruling that awarded a plaintiff $1.5 million in punitive damages against the Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada — in connection…
- By: Sadie Janes
- August 3, 2022 August 2, 2022
- 09:00
A quarter of U.S. employers considering expansion of abortion services coverage: survey
A quarter (26 per cent) of U.S. employers are considering expanding the abortion services they cover, according to a new pulse survey by the International…
- By: Staff
- July 18, 2022 July 15, 2022
- 09:00
Employers facing hurdles covering abortion travel costs
After the U.S. Supreme Court revoked the federal right to an abortion that’s been in place for half a century, companies like Amazon.com Inc., Apple…
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 11, 2022 July 11, 2022
- 15:00
U.S. abortion ruling thrusts employers into divisive arena
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion has catapulted employers of all types into the most divisive corner of…
- By: The Canadian Press, with files from staff
- June 29, 2022 June 28, 2022
- 09:00
Employers can expect surge of claims linked to long-haul coronavirus, remote work injuries: lawyers
As the pandemic winds down, employers can expect to see an increase in disability claims related to long-haul coronavirus infections and compensation claims resulting from…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- June 15, 2022 June 14, 2022
- 09:00
U.S. FTC plans inquiry into pharmacy benefits manager practices
The Federal Trade Commission is launching an inquiry into the operations of pharmacy benefits managers that control access to prescription drugs for millions of Americans.…
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 13, 2022 June 10, 2022
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week
A decision by a British Columbia labour arbitrator on how a drug cost-control program violated a collective agreement was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over…
- By: Staff
- May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022
- 09:00
Implementation of drug cost-control program violated collective agreement: arbitrator
A British Columbia labour arbitration decision is providing insight on how a block level implementation of a benefits provider’s drug cost-control program violated a collective…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- May 16, 2022 May 17, 2022
- 09:00
Key stakeholders highlighting value of private payer health care amid plans for dental, pharmacare programs
Amid plans by the federal government to introduce national dental and pharmacare programs, key stakeholders in the private payer health-care sector should highlight the value…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- April 18, 2022 April 19, 2022
- 09:00
What’s in the federal budget for employers, employees?
The federal government’s 2022 budget, which set out $56 billion in new spending on Thursday, has a few offerings that could impact employers and employees.…
- By: Staff
- April 8, 2022 April 8, 2022
- 09:00
Quebec biosimilars policy could cut drug costs for plan sponsors: expert
Changes to Quebec’s policy on the use of biosimilars in its public drug plan could result in savings for private benefits plans, says one expert.…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 7, 2022 April 6, 2022
- 09:00