Workers underestimate likelihood of a disability
Workplace disability is more common than Canadian workers believe, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- September 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:19
Latest news in Disability management
Court approves settlement between disabled RCMP vets, government
The Federal Court of Canada has approved the settlement between the Government of Canada and the members of a class action regarding the Royal Canadian…
- By: Staff
- August 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:36
Ontario employers can’t self-insure LTD benefits
Ontario's budget, which received royal assent last week, included an amendment to the Insurance Act to prohibit the provision of long-term disability benefits in Ontario…
- By: Staff
- July 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:22
How to use new technology trends in benefits communication
Want to boost engagement? Make sure your new tools put the employee first.
- By: Tammy Burns
- June 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Winning strategies for disability claims
According to a 2013 Conference Board of Canada study, Canada has an average of 9.3 days lost per employee per year, compared to between five…
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 12, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
The missing link: The connection between physical and mental health
Growing awareness—particularly over the last several years—of the significant impact that mental illness has on workplace productivity, employee engagement and organizational budgets has prompted employers…
- By: Paula Allen and Adam Kelly
- May 8, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Employers should accommodate workers with disabilities: study
Canadians believe employers have an important responsibility to accommodate people with disabilities, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- May 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:13
How to manage workplace absenteeism
Recently, there has been a great deal of attention given to the problem of workplace absenteeism. According to the most recent information from Statistics Canada,…
- April 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
How companies tackle the rise of high-cost claimants
As longevity increases and chronic diseases become more prevalent in Canada, companies are seeing a rise in the number of high-cost claimants. Different employers discussed…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- April 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:10
What employers need to know about rheumatoid arthritis
Over the past year or two, plan sponsors have likely noticed drugs treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) suddenly appearing in their listing of top therapeutic classes…
- March 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
Research centre studies work disability policy
A new research centre aims to develop evidence-based policy options that will allow Canada’s current disability policy system to provide better income support and labour-market…
- By: Staff
- March 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:49
Case study: New sick leave management program for Richmond Hill
Debra Wight, manager of employee health, safety and benefits for the municipality of Richmond Hill, Ont., has definitely followed one rule from All I Really…
- By: Brooke Smith
- February 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Retired New York officers, firefighters charged with disability fraud
The Manhattan district attorney has indicted 106 defendants for a massive fraud against the federal Social Security disability insurance benefits program that resulted in the…
- By: Staff
- January 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:16
Disabled still face work barriers
While Canada has made great strides in equal opportunity employment, companies might still be inadvertently discriminating against disabled individuals.
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- December 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:31
A delicate balance: Disability management and privacy
The rising costs of absenteeism and disability have compelled many organizations to put a new emphasis on actively managing disability claims in their organization. Consequently,…
- November 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:32
Many Canadians lack sick leave coverage
Less than half of young and old Canadian workers are covered by employer sick leave and disability leave plans, which means that when they need…
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:23
Supporting an employee through trauma
Many of us unfortunately know someone who has experienced a traumatic event. It could be an unexpected event like a sudden death, diagnosis of a…
- October 28, 2013 December 1, 2021
- 07:00
Absenteeism costs topped $16 billion in 2012
Absenteeism cost the Canadian economy more than $16 billion last year and an effective disability management program can help mitigate those costs.
- By: Staff
- October 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:09
Employers worry about healthcare costs, mental health
Controlling healthcare costs is the top benefits priority of Canadian employers for 2014—along with addressing mental health issues, a survey reveals.
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- September 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:28
Arthritis Awareness Month in September
September marks the start of Arthritis Awareness Month.
- By: Staff
- August 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:46
Employers use technology to improve benefits management
In the United States, technology is improving the way employee benefits are managed and delivered by plan sponsors as well as the way they are…
- By: Staff
- August 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:01
Medavie Blue Cross launches benefits app
Medavie Blue Cross has launched a new app, Medavie Mobile, designed to give clients access to their benefits information any time, anywhere.
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:54
Keeping short-term disability benefits sustainable
While the income protection of short- term disability (STD) benefits is an essential component of group benefits programs, there is growing concern whether these benefits…
- By: Jean-Marc MacKenzie
- August 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
WorkSafeBC increasing 2014 premiums
WorkSafeBC has announced that the average base premium rate for 2014 will be higher due to increased claim costs and softened investment returns.
- By: Staff
- August 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:43
Importance of voluntary benefits to surge
As the United States prepares for healthcare reform, almost half of American employers anticipate that voluntary benefits and services will become a more crucial part…
- By: Staff
- August 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:52