Half of Canadians working from home regularly: survey
More than half (56 per cent) of Canadians work from home on a regular basis, according to a new survey by Epson Canada Ltd. Among this group, 61…
- By: Staff
- March 9, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:15
Top Stories in Benefits
How did Canadian employers mark International Women’s Day?
At Hydro Ottawa Ltd.’s third annual International Women’s Day event, employees were invited to solve 15 large puzzles around the room — and think about…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 9, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:00
DC pension plan members want to take risks, but lack knowledge
Back in 1709, the poet Alexander Pope wrote that a little learning is a dangerous thing and a new study of defined contribution pension plan members finds this…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 15:30
North American employers taking steps to protect staff from coronavirus
Amid growing concern over the coronavirus, North American employers are taking steps to protect their employees, according to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson.…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:15
Canada Life to make virtual health care standard in group benefits plans
Canada Life is working with Dialogue Technologies Inc. to make virtual health care a standard benefit for its group benefits plans with up to 400 plan…
- By: Staff
- March 5, 2020 November 23, 2020
- 15:15
Animal rights group changes pension’s default fund after fracas with ethical vegan
The League Against Cruel Sports is now acknowledging it dismissed an ethical vegan employee after he raised concerns over the organization’s pension plan. The employee, Jordi…
- By: Staff
- March 5, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 09:00
IKEA Canada rolls out wellness days for employees’ personal needs
IKEA Canada is giving wellness days to its employees to support their work-life balance. The wellness days, introduced in January, can be used for when employees…
- By: Staff
- March 4, 2020 November 23, 2020
- 15:15
B.C. introducing legislation for paid domestic, sexual violence leave
British Columbia is tabling legislation that would grant up to five days of paid leave for workers affected by domestic or sexual violence. The leave…
- By: Staff
- March 4, 2020 November 23, 2020
- 09:45
Scotiabank expanding parental leave top-up, adding virtual health care
Scotiabank is expanding its maternity and parental leave top-up pay for Canadian employees and providing access to a virtual health-care program. Eligible employees will receive…
- By: Staff
- March 3, 2020 November 23, 2020
- 09:15
Arbitration clause doesn’t offend employment standards legislation, rules B.C. court
The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that a clause in an employment agreement mandating arbitration as a way of resolving wrongful dismissal disputes doesn’t…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 3, 2020 November 11, 2020
- 09:00
Morneau Shepell selling benefits consulting business to Hub
Morneau Shepell Ltd. is selling its benefits consulting business to Hub International Ltd. The benefits component of Morneau Shepell’s consulting business, which represents about three…
- By: Staff
- March 2, 2020 November 23, 2020
- 09:55
City of Vancouver uses anti-bullying day to promote respectful workplace conduct
While Pink Shirt Day started in elementary schools as a way to take a stand against bullying, the City of Vancouver uses the day to encourage a…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 2, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:45
Canada Life partnering with League for flexible benefits plan
Canada Life is entering into an agreement with League Inc. to offer the health technology company’s digital benefits platform alongside its group services. The partnership aims…
- By: Staff
- February 27, 2020 August 10, 2021
- 15:30
Top 5 HR, benefits, pensions and investment stories of the week
An article on the Ontario Court of Appeal’s affirmation of a $1.5 million punitive damages award was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- February 9, 2024 February 8, 2024
- 09:00
Court of Appeal upholds $1.5 million punitive damages award in LTD claims case
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s affirmation of a $1.5 million punitive damages award — reportedly the largest award of its kind in a Canadian long-term…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- February 2, 2024 February 1, 2024
- 09:00
Manulife, Loblaw deal to deliver specialty drugs sparks access, competition concerns
Some pharmacare policy experts are raising concerns about competition and patient access to much-needed medication after Manulife Financial Corp. announced its coverage of certain prescription…
- By: Sammy Hudes, the Canadian Press
- January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024
- 09:00
2024 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries
Is your organization leading the way in transforming policies and programs to meet the evolving needs of employees? Are you stepping up your financial wellness…
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2024 April 30, 2024
- 09:00
Expert panel: How employers can support neurodiverse workers through benefits, workplace policies
Canadian employers have taken important steps forward on a range of diversity, equity and inclusion matters. That work continues, particularly in the context of neurodiversity,…
- By: Kim Siddall
- April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
- 09:00
Editorial: Turning challenge into opportunity
As I write this column, I’m reflecting on the spectrum of weather I’ve witnessed this past winter. From my office window in southwestern Ontario, I…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
- 09:00
New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes
Justin Ryan Horton has two jobs. When he’s not working 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, he’s working as an administrative assistant for a local community…
- By: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, the Associated Press
- November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023
- 15:00
U.S. government launching initiative to encourage more employee ownership
The U.S. Department of Labor is launching an employee ownership initiative to encourage more employers and employees to take advantage of these opportunities. The new…
- By: Staff
- July 26, 2023 July 25, 2023
- 09:00
Report finds DEI increasingly important in talent attraction, retention efforts
While more than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employers say the macroeconomic environment is negatively impacting recruitment, three-quarters (74 per cent) say it hasn’t reduced…
- By: Staff
- April 11, 2023 April 10, 2023
- 09:00