Enhanced national dental plan to require reporting of employer-provided coverage: budget
In its 2023 budget on Tuesday, the federal government proposed roughly $13 billion over the next five years and $4.4 billion ongoing to fully implement…
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Federal appeals court blocks Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandate for U.S. government workers
President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees in the U.S. get vaccinated against the coronavirus has been blocked by a federal appeals court. The 5th U.S.…
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 28, 2023 March 27, 2023
- 09:00
Pay transparency legislation spreading across U.S.
U.S. employers are increasingly posting salary ranges for job openings, even in states where it’s not required by law, according to analysts with several major…
- By: The Associated Press
- March 24, 2023 March 24, 2023
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how British Columbia’s incoming pay transparency legislation could impact employers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- March 24, 2023 March 23, 2023
- 09:00
Employers can’t rely on original termination clauses when employee responsibilities increase: court
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that employers can’t rely on termination clauses when employees’ duties have escalated significantly after they signed their original…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 23, 2023 March 22, 2023
- 09:00
How B.C.’s pay transparency legislation could impact employers
British Columbia is introducing pay transparency legislation to help close the province’s gender pay gap. Once the legislation is passed on Nov. 1, 2023, all…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 17, 2023 March 16, 2023
- 09:00
B.C. dropping coronavirus vaccine requirement for provincial public employees
British Columbia is rescinding its policy requiring provincial public servants to be vaccinated against coronavirus, effective April 3. Employees will still be required to be…
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 15, 2023 March 14, 2023
- 09:00
Expert panel: Air Canada decision illustrates danger of relying on pension plan terms in wrongful dismissal actions
A recent court decision in Ontario illustrates the potential danger for employers that attempt to rely on pension plan terms to refute claims for pension-related…
- By: Susan G. Seller
- February 28, 2023 February 27, 2023
- 09:00
Tory revelation a reminder of need for workplace relationship policies: experts
As Toronto Mayor John Tory prepares to step down after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a former staffer, experts say preparation is key to…
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2023 February 16, 2023
- 09:00
How employers can plan effective social events amid shift to hybrid, remote work
Amid the shift to remote and hybrid working arrangements, employers should ensure their after-hours social events are “easy, intentional and sincere,” says Kim Siddall, vice-president…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- February 15, 2023 February 14, 2023
- 09:00
Trust essential in remote working era, say experts, after time-theft ruling
Employers and employees must tread a fine line between trust, monitoring and micromanaging in the new age of remote working, say experts. Their comments come…
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 17, 2023 January 16, 2023
- 09:00
EI system requires modernization to withstand economic challenges: report
Canada’s employment insurance system requires modernization to withstand future economic challenges and to ensure Canadians’ financial security, according to a new report by the Institute…
- By: Staff
- December 8, 2022 December 7, 2022
- 09:00
TTC lifting coronavirus vaccine mandate Nov. 27
The Toronto Transit Commission is ending its mandatory coronavirus vaccination requirement for workers and offering to reinstate employees who were terminated as a result of…
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 22, 2022 November 22, 2022
- 15:00
City of Toronto lifting coronavirus vaccine mandate Dec. 1
The City of Toronto is lifting its coronavirus vaccination mandate for employees, effective Dec. 1. According to a press release, the mandate, which was introduced…
- By: Staff
- November 11, 2022 November 10, 2022
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article about an open letter that highlighted how proposed amendments to the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act could have a positive impact on defined benefit…
- By: Staff
- October 21, 2022 October 21, 2022
- 09:00
EI system needs redesign amid threat of recession: report
Canada’s employment insurance system requires modernization to weather negative economic shocks, according to a new report by the C.D. Howe Institute. The report, which analyzed…
- By: Staff
- October 12, 2022 October 11, 2022
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Ontario’s incoming electronic monitoring policy was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories…
- By: Staff
- October 7, 2022 October 6, 2022
- 09:00
Ontario’s electronic monitoring policy ensures employer transparency: lawyer
By requiring employers to have a written policy on the electronic monitoring of their employees, the Ontario government is aiming to increase employer transparency, says Andy…
- By: Sadie Janes
- October 3, 2022 October 3, 2022
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Canada’s ranking in retiree well-being was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories…
- By: Staff
- September 16, 2022 September 15, 2022
- 09:00
Will U.S.-style gig worker litigation come to Canada?
A gig worker by any other name would be a lot more expensive. In most jurisdictions, Uber Technology Inc. drivers and their app-based brethren are…
- By: Sara Tatelman
- September 16, 2022 September 15, 2022
- 08:54
Court rules employers must include electronic tips under pensionable earnings
The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that a Halifax restaurant must include a portion of the electronic gratuities intended for wait staff as “pensionable…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- September 14, 2022 September 13, 2022
- 09:00
Could provincial governments legislate paid time off for religious holidays outside of Christianity?
When it comes to paid time-off policies for religious holidays outside of Christmas and Easter, can provincial governments do more to ensure all employees receive…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- September 9, 2022 September 8, 2022
- 09:00
City of Windsor facing lawsuit over terminations tied to coronavirus vaccination policy
Former employees of the City of Windsor, Ont. are pursuing legal action after being fired for violating the City’s coronavirus vaccination policy. While the lawsuit…
- By: Sadie Janes
- September 1, 2022 August 31, 2022
- 09:00
U.S. labour board accuses Starbucks of pay disparity
A regional office of the National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks Corp. is violating U.S. labour law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from…
- By: Dee-Ann Durbin, The Associated Press
- August 29, 2022 August 29, 2022
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Royal Bank of Canada’s plans for returning employees to the office was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week.…
- By: Staff
- August 26, 2022 August 25, 2022
- 09:00