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Survey finds 15% of new mothers lost employment while on parental leave

Arina Kharlamova was cradling her two-month-old daughter when an email popped into her inbox that disrupted the calm of her maternity leave. The message invited…

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Survey finds 40% of workers admit to faking sick to take more time off during summer

Two-fifths (40 per cent) of employees say they’ve called in sick when they weren’t actually ill to extend a weekend or attend a social event…

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  • May 30, 2025 May 29, 2025
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Saskatchewan legislation updates policies around interpersonal violence leave, sick notes

The Saskatchewan government has passed several amendments to the provincial Employment Act that will impact employers’ leave policies. The amendments include the creation of a…

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  • May 30, 2025 May 28, 2025
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How employers can design effective financial wellness programs

For employers that are designing a financial wellness program, it’s important to provide a user-friendly, educational, and flexible offering that reflects the diversity of employees’…

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U.S. meatpacking workers win back DB pension plan in new union contract

U.S. meatpacking workers are getting their first new defined benefit pension plan in nearly 40 years under a contract agreement between Brazil-based JBS, one of…

How employers can support employee health amid current measles outbreak

As cases of measles continue to climb across Canada, employers can support employee health and productivity by educating workers on vaccines and encouraging them to…

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RCMP, PSAC agreement increases number of paid leave days

The Public Service Alliance of Canada has reached a tentative agreement for more than 700 civilian members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police working in…

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  • May 15, 2025 May 14, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how flexible retirement savings plans can help employees retire early was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

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  • April 25, 2025 April 24, 2025
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How mental-health leave can support employee well-being

Despite a fear of repercussions, more adults are recognizing that stepping back from work to deal with emotional burdens or psychological conditions that get in…

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B.C. amendment will stop employers from asking for ‘unnecessary’ sick notes

Changes to British Columbia’s employment standards legislation to no longer allow employers to require sick notes for short-term absences are welcome after a decade of…

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How employers can alleviate employee burnout amid global economic volatility

Amid global economic volatility contributing to reduced hiring, rising rates of employee burnout aren’t surprising, says Tara Parry, director of permanent placement services at Robert…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on a survey that found four in 10 employees have taken mental-health leave was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

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  • April 4, 2025 April 3, 2025
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Survey finds four in 10 employees have taken mental-health leave

Half (51 per cent) of employers say mental-health leaves of absence are increasing and four in 10 employees said they’ve taken a leave of absence…

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  • March 28, 2025 March 25, 2025
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2025 Workplace Benefits Awards to open on March 31

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards will open for entries on Monday, March 31. This year, Benefits Canada is…

Coverage of the 2025 Chronic Disease at Work conference

For the past 10 years, Benefits Canada’s Chronic Disease at Work conference has examined the current trends in chronic disease in Canada and what they mean for…

Addressing the root cause of chronic diseases by treating obesity

Obesity is one of the most misunderstood diseases, with stigma and judgement contributing to the misconceptions, said Lisa Schaffer, executive director at Obesity Canada, during…

What plan sponsors need to know about chronic kidney disease

When a 49-year-old woman attended Dr. Phil McFarlane’s multi-care kidney clinic with polycystic kidney disease, she had multiple health issues, including chronic flank pain and…

How insulin pumps can improve insulin adherence for plan members with type one diabetes

Most people, while standing in line at a cafe, contemplate whether to get their regular drip coffee or treat themselves to a latte, and whether…

Back to basics on sleep

Even though humans spend a third of their lives asleep, it’s often taken for granted, but people are waking up to how sleep — or…

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Nova Scotia expanding paid domestic violence leave to 5 days

Nova Scotia is increasing paid domestic violence leave from three to five days, effective April 1. The change aims to give employees more time to…

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  • March 4, 2025 March 3, 2025
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Expert panel: How employers can prepare their benefits plans, support employees amid U.S. tariff threat

Economic uncertainty, including the potential for new U.S. tariffs, is prompting businesses to review their workforce strategies and benefits policies to remain resilient. While employers…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how remote working positively impacts employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

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  • February 14, 2025 February 13, 2025
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Germany providing leave protection for women experiencing miscarriage

Germany is extending maternity protection for women to include those who have suffered a miscarriage after they’ve entered the 13th week of pregnancy, according to…

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  • February 7, 2025 February 6, 2025
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What Newfoundland and Labrador-based employers need to know about changes to employee leave legislation

While Newfoundland and Labrador employees who take three or more consecutive days of sick leave are no longer required to provide their employer with a…

2024 Future of Work Summit: Women ‘reducing hours, taking lesser roles’ to manage menopause symptoms

Women over the age of 40 represent a quarter of the Canadian working population, with those between the ages of 45 and 55 the fastest…

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