Plan sponsors continue to face numerous issues, and, as another year comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the best benefits-related stories.
While there were many great benefits stories that were published over the past year, these were the five most-read benefits stories on BenefitsCanada.com in 2013.
The most significant employee benefits plan issue: It’s not what you think
I’m frequently asked what I believe to be the most significant issue impacting employee benefits plans today. Most people are expecting my response to be rising costs, particularly drug plan costs. They are therefore surprised when I say…
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Another lesson for employers changing employee benefits
Another recent Ontario class action provides reasons for careful attention when changing employee benefits and pensions.
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Do all insurers pay claims the same?
To find out, Mercer conducted a survey of insurers to drill down into claims adjudication capabilities and differentiators. The survey turned up some surprises.
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Dealing with employee addictions
Supporting an employee who is struggling with a substance addiction can be a huge challenge for many employers, and it is a challenge that’s not going away.
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Supreme Court denies leave to appeal in retiree benefits case
The Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal from a decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal in Lacey v. Weyerhaeuser Company Ltd.
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