While the holistic approach to Alberta’s Bill 43, the “Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, 2020” as it relates to amending the Worker’s Compensation Act seems sound, it does leave some consulting questions regarding its impact to those organizations with a...
Remember the little rhyme we recite to toddlers to teach them the names of their body parts…fingers and toes…eyes—ears—mouth—and nose. Now, I think this is in reference to remembering all of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary for the day-to-day jobs in...
If mail delivery is delayed or suspended, we all need to be prepared. Employers Administration: Use the on-line portals provided by each insurer and benefit provider for billing and reporting. If you are not already signed up for these services, please proceed with...
In benefits, we are all familiar with self-insured benefits and the assumption of risk by the employer. This will typically apply to the day-to-day claims for health, vision, dental care, sometimes pharmacy, up to a prescribed limit of liability. This kind of coverage...
When government proposes that they have the fix for rising pharmacy costs for the average Canadian within the next decade, color someone who works in the employee group benefit arena skeptical. Why? History. According to Fraser Institute, the median waiting time for a...
Year over year, as the workforce changes with age, economic trends, and health issues, benefits too must transform to match the dynamic evolution of the corporate structure, forming a significant part of the overall compensation of employees. These changes are...
