Employment Insurance (EI) is a form of worker wage protection, which began in the 1930’s. For reasons of unemployment due to lack of work or being disabled, the employee is entitled to 55% of their pay up to the set weekly limit. This payment is taxable. The changes...
Issues—Questions—Concerns…they’re all part of the job description. Hey, it’s an employee group benefit plan—a group of differing insured products, grouped together for a group of distinct individuals, grouped together through common employment. Therein lies the recipe...
Not only are Canadian workers getting older, but there is a distinct shift the types of workers being employed. According to Statistics Canada, for the first time ever, there are now more people age 65 and over than there are under 15. With these changes, it is no...
Canadians have access to three main types of coverage for their prescription needs. They may be able to access Government-funded programs, such as the Alberta Non-Group, etc., individual health insurance, “personal” insurance, or employee group benefit plans offered...
Technology – love it! Can’t live without it. But sometimes, I shake my head and wonder if I’m better off without all of these “advancements”—applications—ease of use systems—streamlined access? Consider, we are only a couple of decades into point-of-sale drug...
When an employer hires an employee, they enter contractual obligation. Yes, a wage will be provided for duties as outlined being completed. In that, taxes must be filed, registration and paperwork but be adhered to. The contract is the promise by each party to...
