A federal judge has ordered the NFL’s pension plan to pay higher disability benefits to a retired player who apparently is suffering from an illness caused…
Medavie Blue Cross has partnered with the Toronto Rehab Foundation, investing $75,000 over three years into a chronic disease and lifestyle intervention research study. The…
Negotiations between the city of Toronto and its inside workers’ union have ended – at least temporarily –without a contract, and neither party is taking…
The Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule to implement a new executive order that would require employers that enter into covered contracts with…
During its 2016 budget announcement on Feb. 25, the Ontario government also clarified its plans for reducing future WSIB premiums, continuing its review of benefits…
Disabled military veterans will take their fight for long-term benefits to a Halifax courtroom today where they will argue that they were wrongly denied payments because…
Ontario has introduced legislation that will create a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed in first responders is work-related, leading to faster access to resources…
Nearly half (48%) of Canadian employees off work due to disability said they are not financially prepared, according to new research. The 2015 RBC Insurance…
“I lay bricks for half the year, so that I can collect disability and surf for the other half.” It was 2009, and I was…
During his three-year tenure as a financial analyst at one of Canada’s biggest banks, Devon Wright never once used his company health plan. “There was…
Events taking place around the world today will unite cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, clinicians and others to celebrate World Cancer Day. Globally, more than eight million…
More than half (55%) of Canadians are concerned about their inability to meet living expenses should they become impacted by a serious illness, according to…
Stay up to date on legislative changes that impact group benefits plans across the country with some key dates in 2016. January 3, 2016: Leave of absence…
Walmart is rolling out a new short-term disability program, simplified paid time off policy and a pay increase in 2016 for its U.S. employees. The…
An RBC Insurance survey finds 67% of employees aren't discussing the financial impacts of becoming disabled, Advisor.ca reports.
Your employee has come to you to tell you that they’re having a difficult time with tasks at work. They don’t want time off, but…
The Empire Life Insurance Company has partnered with MedExtra Inc. to provide a health concierge service to customers who add Empire Life group critical illness…
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Most Canadian workers would suffer severe financial hardship if they were forced out of work with a disability.
Plan sponsors continue to face numerous issues, and, as another year comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the best…
Stan* was a long-time employee at a major technical manufacturer in a safety-sensitive job. When a work injury required knee surgery, he was prescribed an…
If you ask many plan sponsors and/or group insurers, disability plan costs are increasing at concerning rates. Disability plan costs tend to be somewhat variable—always…
A new Ontario WSIB proposal will mean higher premiums for some employers