Winter weather exposing cracks in return-to-office flexibility: expert
A series of major winter storms that shut down highways, closed schools and prompted travel warnings across parts of Ontario is renewing scrutiny of how…
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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 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
Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan embracing hybrid work arrangement amid increasing employee satisfaction, happiness
The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan is continuing to embrace a hybrid working arrangement for employees following positive feedback gathered through internal surveys. In the…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 22, 2025 December 19, 2025
- 09:00
Top 10 HR stories of 2025
An article on an Ontario Superior Court decision on the use of enforceable termination clauses in employment contracts was the most-read human resources story on…
- By: Staff
- December 22, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:00
How does Canada’s sick pay rate compare to global peers?
Canada’s sick pay rate is the best in North America at an average of US$697.21 per week, according to a recent report by Moorepay Ltd.…
- By: Staff
- December 16, 2025 December 15, 2025
- 09:00
Editorial: Celebrating winning employers shines a light in dark times
As we come to the end of another year, we continue to confront an uncertain geopolitical landscape, with wars raging on and leaders tangled in…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- December 12, 2025 December 10, 2025
- 09:00
Samsung supporting employee inclusion, family building with adoption benefit
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is supporting inclusion and family building with a new adoption benefit. The benefit, which will be available as of January, provides…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- December 9, 2025 December 8, 2025
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference
Nearly 150 leaders and influencers in the benefits industry gathered at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto on Oct. 21 for the 2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference.…
- December 3, 2025 November 24, 2025
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2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference: The importance of incorporating menopause support into modern workplaces
Among the 21 million Canadians in the workforce, eight million are women over the age of 40. “We have a large workforce that’s going through…
- By: Jordan Tallis
- December 3, 2025 November 21, 2025
- 07:54
Admiral Insurance awarded for balanced, comprehensive approach to employee wellness
Admiral Insurance’s comprehensive approach to employee wellness led to a win (tied with one other employer) in the Health/Wellness Program category for employers with fewer…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- November 4, 2025 November 3, 2025
- 09:00
B.C. government proposes unpaid leave for ‘catastrophic’ illness, injury
The British Columbia government has proposed changes to the province’s Employment Standards Act to allow up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave each year for people facing a…
- By: Brenna Owen, the Canadian Press
- October 24, 2025 October 24, 2025
- 15:00
Coordination, collaboration at core of HOOPP’s winning absence management program
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan was a winner at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards for its absence management program, which excels because the…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- October 23, 2025 October 22, 2025
- 09:00
Who are the winners of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards?
Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards. The awards, which were presented during the 2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference…
- By: Benefits Canada
- October 22, 2025 October 20, 2025
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2025 Toronto Benefits Summit
In both an in-person and virtual format on Sept. 16, the inaugural Toronto Benefits Summit brought together more than 300 employers, consultants, industry providers and…
- By: Benefits Canada
- October 14, 2025 October 7, 2025
- 08:00
2025 Toronto Benefits Summit: A closer look at the impact of eye health on productivity
Inconsistency in public health care and private benefits coverage for vision care could be keeping many Canadians from getting their eyes checked regularly, according to…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- October 14, 2025 October 6, 2025
- 07:59
2025 Toronto Benefits Summit: Greater flexibility in benefits plans would better support women’s health
While society’s understanding of women’s health has significantly evolved in the last few years, employee benefits plans haven’t yet caught up. “We expect men and…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- October 14, 2025 November 5, 2025
- 07:58
2025 Toronto Benefits Summit: Supporting plan members with cancer before, during and after a leave
With many Canadian employers likely to have employees go on leave related to cancer, one survey suggests they need guidance on how to support those…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- October 14, 2025 October 7, 2025
- 07:54
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How employers can support employees through treatment and recovery
The Canadian Cancer Society estimates 30,500 women and 290 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025, with about 5,500 Canadians expected to die…
- By: Sonya Singh
- October 8, 2025 October 6, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on why Canadian retirees are withdrawing less income from their workplace savings plans was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
- By: Staff
- October 3, 2025 October 2, 2025
- 09:00
Employers can reduce flu-related absenteeism through workplace policies, encouraging vaccination: expert
Employers can mitigate the impact of seasonal influenza on the workplace by taking a proactive approach through flexible work policies and supporting preventative measures such…
- By: Sonya Singh
- September 26, 2025 September 25, 2025
- 09:00
80% of Canadian SMEs not confident employees would disclose mental-health issues: survey
While just a quarter (24 per cent) of Canadian small- and medium-sized employers say they’ve seen an increase in employee absences due to mental-health issues…
- By: Staff
- September 16, 2025 September 12, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on amendments to Quebec employment legislation was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits,…
- By: Staff
- September 12, 2025 September 11, 2025
- 09:00
Quebec employment legislation introducing unpaid leave for workers impacted by provincial health, disaster orders
Amid the increase in frequency and severity of wildfires in Canada, new employment legislation in Quebec could more effectively support employees working remotely in rural…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 10, 2025 September 9, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article announcing the finalists of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
- By: Staff
- September 5, 2025 September 4, 2025
- 09:00