Manulife giving 35,000 staff day off as thank you
Manulife Financial and its subsidiary John Hancock are giving their more than 35,000 employees a day off on Friday to say thank you for all…
- By: Staff
- May 27, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:00
Top Stories in Benefits
Employers can’t use SUB plans to top up employees laid off due to pandemic
Employers with registered supplemental unemployment benefit plans aren’t able to use them to top up laid-off employees who are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- May 27, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:30
Green Shield Canada investing in pharmacogenetics company
Green Shield Canada is investing in Canadian pharmacogenetics company GenXys Health Care Systems. The two companies will be collaborating on new pharmacogenetic products, which are…
- By: Staff
- May 26, 2020 November 24, 2020
- 15:20
The benefits of routine in an unpredictable world
When it comes to living through any stressful and uncertain time, routine is one of the unsung heroes. In a situation like the current coronavirus…
- By: Karley Middleton
- May 26, 2020 November 26, 2020
- 08:30
Employee well-being critical to return to work after pandemic
Addressing employees’ well-being will be a critical component of returning to the workplace as isolation and closure measures start to loosen. “Our greatest assets [are our] people,” said…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- May 25, 2020 November 26, 2020
- 09:00
People Corp. appoints Brevan Canning president
People Corp. has appointed Brevan Canning as president, effective May 21. Since joining the organization when it was created in 2007, Canning has held senior…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:00
Canadian plan sponsors seeing sharp declines in health, dental claims
Plan sponsors have seen significant decreases in their extended health and dental claims over the past three months, according to new data by Eckler Ltd.…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- May 22, 2020 November 24, 2020
- 10:00
Competitive total rewards critical part of Canadian HR, corporate strategies: survey
Competitive total rewards programs are a critical component of Canadian organizations’ human resources and corporate strategy, according to a new survey by WorldatWork. The survey,…
- By: Staff
- May 20, 2020 November 24, 2020
- 15:15
Home Depot expanding paid time off, doubling overtime pay
The Home Depot Inc. has taken a number of steps to support its employees during the coronavirus pandemic. In its annual earnings report, the global…
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2020 April 15, 2021
- 15:15
Employers making plans for return-to-work processes: survey
The majority (93 per cent) of Canadian employers plan to favour a government-based approach when it comes to bringing their employees back to work, according…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:00
Legal considerations for employers as pandemic drags on
With the coronavirus pandemic set as the backdrop for the foreseeable future, employers are getting mixed signals about the best way to function safely and…
- By: Martha Porado
- May 15, 2020 December 2, 2020
- 09:45
U.S. employers changing health, retirement offerings due to coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted U.S. employers to make several changes to their health and retirement offerings, according to a new survey by the International Foundation…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 09:05
Aon launches online tool to forecast coronavirus impact on benefits plans
Aon has introduced an interactive online tool that forecasts the impact of the coronavirus on employee populations across Canada, aiming to help employers anticipate the…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2020 November 23, 2020
- 09:03
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Quebec government’s adoption of legislation for variable payment life annuities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- January 9, 2026 January 8, 2026
- 09:00
What employers need to know about provincial changes to sick note requirements
The growing adoption of prohibitions against demanding sick notes to substantiate short-term absences, related to the health of employees or their immediate families, is among…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- January 6, 2026 January 5, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on an arbitrator’s confirmation of the long-term disability exception to Ontario’s mandatory retirement rule was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2025 September 25, 2025
- 09:00
How employers can leverage mental-health champions, EAPs to provide support on Blue Monday and beyond
Employers can appoint mental-health champions, use engaging communications and schedule learning sessions with their employee assistance programs to provide support during Blue Monday and year-round,…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 19, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 09:00
My Take: A good night’s sleep goes a long way in supporting employees’ physical, mental health
As a 44-year-old — part of what’s come to be known as the ‘elder’ or ‘geriatric’ millennial demographic — it’s probably no surprise that I…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 15, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 09:00
Top 10 benefits stories of 2025
An article on changes to Newfoundland and Labrador’s employee leave legislation was the most-read benefits story on BenefitsCanada.com this year. Here are the top 10…
- By: Staff
- December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:00
Feds increasing pay, retention bonuses for CAF personnel
Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists. That…
- By: Kyle Duggan, the Canadian Press
- August 11, 2025 August 11, 2025
- 15:00
Education benefits, tuition assistance prove life-changing for some employees
After five years of working long nights as a truck driver, Julius Mosley wanted a change. He found driving unfulfilling, and his teenage son needed…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- July 29, 2025 July 29, 2025
- 15:00
61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey
Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
- 15:00