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, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how legislative changes in Alberta are impacting employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2026 March 5, 2026
- 09:00
Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert
A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational…
- By: Sonya Singh
- February 24, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 09:00
Ontario court to decide if former HBC employees will receive hardship fund
Ontario’s Superior Court is scheduled to decide next week whether to approve a fund the insolvent company will set up to help former Hudson’s Bay…
- By: Tara Deschamps, the Canadian Press
- February 11, 2026 February 11, 2026
- 15:00
AI gaining foothold with younger savings plan members, email remains preferred communications tool: survey
More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 6, 2026 April 7, 2026
- 09:00
2026 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…
- By: Staff
- March 30, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:00
BMO supporting women’s health through conferences, resources
The Bank of Montreal is supporting women’s health through information sessions and an enhanced resource hub. The bank is hosting the latest session in its…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 6, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 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