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October holds a busy schedule for health and wellness. October’s not just the month of pumpkins and apple picking– it’s Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month too. Workplaces across Canada take part in initiatives and activities to encourage a healthy … [Read more...]
There’s no getting around the fact that medical cannabis is a hot topic in the benefits industry right now. And with the upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis on October 17th, 2018, it’s bound to get even hotter. As a Canadian employer, … [Read more...]
More than a quarter (26 per cent) of Canadians say the financial cost of exercise can be prohibitive or necessitates compromising their budget, according to a new survey by the Desjardins Group. The survey, which polled about 3,000 Canadians … [Read more...]
One-third of Canadian employers feel prepared for legal pot: survey One-third of Canadian employers feel prepared for the impending legalization of cannabis, according to a new survey by Mercer Canada. The survey, which polled 366 Canadian … [Read more...]
BRITISH COLUMBIA INTRODUCES AN EMPLOYER HEALTH TAX B.C.’s new NDP government has proposed an Employer Health Tax (EHT) in their first budget that was released on Tuesday Feb 20, 2018. This announcement is accompanied by the proposed elimination of … [Read more...]
Cannabis in the workplace Attitudes towards the medicinal – and recreational – use of cannabis have changed dramatically over the past decades. An effective treatment for a growing number of medical issues, including glaucoma, chronic pain, … [Read more...]
Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Schueler Group Benefits Corp is very pleased to sponsor a Scholarship Award at Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School this year. This award is presented to the Grade 12 student who best exemplifies consistent work … [Read more...]
You’re at the dentist’s office for a routine checkup. You’ve had a bit of tooth pain lately, but you brush your teeth regularly – you even floss – so you’re not too worried. But then your dentist tells you that you need a root canal, the cost of … [Read more...]
Recreational marijuana is set to become legal across Canada next summer, leaving employers a limited time to prepare for the coming changes. Preparing your business for the legalization of marijuana in BC is important with the Cannabis Act expected … [Read more...]
Earlier this year the federal government announced an important change to Employee Insurance (EI) benefits as part of its 2016 Federal Budget. Effective January 1st, 2017 , the waiting period for EI benefits (including sickness benefits) will be … [Read more...]
Along with summer comes back to school and I wanted to send a friendly reminder to you to make sure that anyone with an overage dependant has filled out the appropriate paperwork to ensure uninterrupted coverage. For most plans, an overage … [Read more...]
An agreement-in-principle on a modest, incremental Canada Pension Plan (CPP) increase was reached yesterday at the Vancouver Finance Ministers' summit. Ottawa plus eight provinces signed. Quebec has plans of its own and although Manitoba did not … [Read more...]
