March 1st, 2011 by admin

How long an employer maintains benefit coverage for employees on a disability leave is a very grey area.  Our March newsletter provides some basic information that you should consider before terminating coverage.

March 1st, 2011 by admin

The first wave of Baby Boomers turns 65 in 2011.  Our March Newsletter explores their impact on retirement.

January 10th, 2011 by admin

Family businesses may be over-paying their EI contributions.  See if you are affected by reading our  January newsletter.

January 10th, 2011 by admin

Many benefit plan contracts terminate employee coverage based on age.  With more Canadians opting to work longer in life, many people are questionning the legality of age-based benefits.   We explore this current topic in our  January newsletter.

November 1st, 2010 by admin

In our last issue we explored trends in the Canadian drug market.  Our November newsletter takes a look at what can be done to help control those costs.

September 1st, 2010 by admin

Our September newsletter explores trends that were identified in this years ESI Outcomes Conference.  From drugs coming off patent to a shift to biological drugs, there is no doubt that these changes will have an impact on benefit programs.  Benefit administrators should pay close attention.

September 1st, 2010 by admin

Ontario legislation requires all corporations to have a Workplace Violence and Harassment policy in place.  Are you compliant with the new laws?  Find out more about this new law in our September newsletter.

June 30th, 2010 by admin

Changes to the public drug plan in Ontario has created strained relations between pharmcists and the government. Will you end up paying the cost? Find out in our July newsletter.

May 3rd, 2010 by admin

Ontario and British Columbia will be introducing a new tax system as of July 1st.  How will this new structure impact your employee benefit plan?  Find out in our May newsletter.

March 23rd, 2010 by admin

Disability claims can impact a company’s bottom line in more ways than one: The work done by the absent employee must either be picked up by coworkers, leading to expensive overtime, or be done by a temporary replacement, which can increase payroll and training costs. Disability claims can also impact benefit plan costs – not only for short- and long-term disability, but also for health care. These rising costs are one reason why many employers are shifting from a “disability claims management” system to an “employee health management” concept lead by  front-line supervisors.   View the full March 2010 newsletter