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Amazon, Walmart offering coronavirus vaccination bonuses to U.S. staff

Amazon.com Inc. and Walmart Inc. are offering bonuses to U.S. employees who show proof of a coronavirus vaccination. Amazon is giving $100 to new hires…

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  • May 26, 2021 May 25, 2021
  • 09:00

Women embracing remote working during the pandemic more than men: survey

Women are more likely than men to embrace the flexibility of remote working during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a global survey by FlexJobs.…

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  • May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021
  • 08:45

2021 BPS coverage: Drug, disability claims stabilizing but pandemic’s impact lingers

While the rates of drug and disability claims are returning to their pre-pandemic levels, employers are still contending with the impact of the coronavirus crisis…

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Lafarge’s wellness program laying foundation for improved employee well-being

Lafarge Eastern Canada’s new employee wellness program is highlighting the importance of mental and physical health amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “It was always my…

Majority of U.S. employers offering paid sick leave in 2021: survey

Nine out of 10 traditional paid leave plans in the U.S. include sick leave in 2021, found a survey by XpertHR, a subsidiary of LexisNexis…

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  • May 19, 2021 May 19, 2021
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Morneau Shepell rebrands as LifeWorks

Morneau Shepell Ltd. is rebranding under the name LifeWorks Inc. The company announced its intention to rebrand in March, which was subsequently approved by its…

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  • May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021
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44% of remote workers logging more hours during pandemic: survey

Employees in Canada working from home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic are paying a “COVID tax,” as a result of working additional hours…

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  • May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021
  • 09:00

Scotiabank offering enhanced gender affirmation coverage to employees

Scotiabank will be offering coverage for enhanced gender affirmation procedures for eligible employees and their dependants in Canada and the U.S. starting June 1. The…

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  • May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021
  • 09:00
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Canadians not saving enough for long-term care in retirement: survey

Canadians’ current retirement savings aren’t likely to withstand the costs of long-term health care later in life, according to a new survey by Edward D.…

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  • May 17, 2021 May 18, 2021
  • 09:00

Medavie Blue Cross launching virtual diabetes care program

Medavie Blue Cross is making a virtual diabetes care management program available to its plan members. In partnership with Roche Diabetes Care Canada and Ellerca…

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  • May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021
  • 09:00

Half of employees placing more value on flexibility than hours, location since pandemic: survey

Almost half (49 per cent) of Canadian workers said they value flexibility over hours or location more now than prior to the coronavirus pandemic, while…

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  • May 12, 2021 May 12, 2021
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CRA allowing employees to claim up to $400 work-from-home tax deduction

OPSEU increasing paid sick days for employees during pandemic

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union is giving its staff more paid sick days until the end of the coronavirus pandemic or for the duration…

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  • May 6, 2021 May 6, 2021
  • 15:00

Ontario sick leave should be delivered directly through employers: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is in talks with Ontario as the province looks to provide paid sick days to employees, but stressed that…