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Employers cite productivity, morale gains among ROI from health programs

Employers cite productivity, morale gains among ROI from health programs

Two-thirds (66 per cent) of U.S. employers have experienced a return on investment on their efforts to boost employee health and performance, according to a…

U.S. proposes modernizing annual return forms for pensions and benefits plans

U.S. proposes modernizing annual return forms for pensions and benefits plans

The U.S. Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation are seeking public comments on proposed revisions to modernize and…

  • By: Staff
  • July 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:14
Report urges Canada to beef up IP protection for biologics

Report urges Canada to beef up IP protection for biologics

Intellectual property protection for biologic medicines in Canada falls far behind that in other countries, a new report from the Fraser Institute has found. Biologics’…

Employers warned of liability risk when hiring an intern

Employers warned of liability risk when hiring an intern

As young Canadians fan out across workplaces this summer to get experience as interns, employers would do well to take stock of the myriad of employment…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • July 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:22
Editorial: The merits of federal leadership

Editorial: The merits of federal leadership

During the 2015 federal election campaign, the NDP pushed hard for a federal minimum wage of $15 an hour. The proposal drew understandable criticism in…

  • By: Glenn Kauth
  • June 21, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
How to deal with workplace bullies

How to deal with workplace bullies

Workplace bullying was a problem Robert Laing thought he was ready for. In his 35 years of working in management, he had dealt with harassment…

How to avoid an age discrimination claim

How to avoid an age discrimination claim

The aging Canadian workforce is creating significant HR challenges for employers. What you can do to move older employees on without ending up in court…

The impact of technology on benefits fraud

The impact of technology on benefits fraud

Need to get reimbursed for your chiropractic appointment this morning? No problem: your healthcare provider can submit your claim electronically right after your visit. Or…