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Nova Scotia Labour Board orders St. Mary’s University to resume pension contributions for plan members on LTD leave

Nova Scotia Labour Board orders St. Mary’s University to resume pension contributions for plan members on LTD leave
The parties turned to mediation, which resulted in an agreement to revoke contested amendments and restore the original provisions as of Sept. 1, 2023, with the university making retroactive contributions with regard to members on leave while the amendments had been in effect.

34% of plan members used virtual health-care services in the last year: survey

34% of plan members used virtual health-care services in the last year: survey
Members recovering from a major injury (68%) were much more likely to have used virtual care, as were those who described their mental health as poor (43%), who have caregiving responsibilities (45%) and those with children younger than age 18 (44%), according to the 2023 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey.

70% of U.S. SMEs standardizing parental leave for all employees: survey

70% of U.S. SMEs standardizing parental leave for all employees: survey
Among employers that don’t offer paid parental leave, roughly 40% cited cost as the primary factor for not offering it, while 30% said they don’t offer it because they operate in a state that has mandated paid family and medical leave requirements, according to a survey by Hub International.

Ontario Teachers’ CIO Ziad Hindo to step down in December

Ontario Teachers’ CIO Ziad Hindo to step down in December
Stephen McLennan has been appointed acting head of investments, effective immediately, and he’ll work closely with Hindo to manage a smooth transition of responsibilities over the coming weeks.

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PMPRB report shows increased plan costs, promising pharmaceutical innovation: expert

PMPRB report shows increased plan costs, promising pharmaceutical innovation: expert
The report found the number of new medicines launched in Canada was higher than the median for OECD countries, but fell below the median of the 11 PMPRB comparators, all of which have lower average patented medicine prices.

Employers seeking to know employees better should avoid using positional power: experts

Employers seeking to know employees better should avoid using positional power: experts
Employees face a genuine dilemma when they find themselves responding to requests made by superiors in a way they normally wouldn't, perhaps for fear of being reprimanded, says Levitt Sheikh’s Muneeza Sheikh.

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