Can Employers mandate Employees to join Group Plan

Canadian employers know that their employees value benefit plans. Employer-sponsored plans often provide additional benefit coverage to employees beyond the basic medical treatment covered under the universal health care system. Every employer’s benefit plan may be different—some include mandatory benefit programs that do not allow employees to opt out while others may only allow opt-outs […]

Short-term disability is sometimes considered by companieslooking to provide staff with an enhancement beyond the EIsickness benefit. EI sickness pays 55% for those who meet thequalification criteria. An employer may qualify for a small EIpremium contribution reduction by setting up a plan that mirrorsthe EI sickness plan design. Self-Insurance as a Cost Savings Strategy (orgsoln.com)

As part of Budget 2022, the Federal Government is extending Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks. Impact as of December 18, 2022 Companies who have Short-Term Disability (STD) plans that integrate with the EI sickness benefit will need to align to the new 26-week benefit period. Companies without STD on their […]

2023 EI adjustments communication

WSIB is moving all Account Information on-line in January 2023

Province 2022 2023 Alberta 3.90% 6.00% Manitoba 5.79% 5.25% Ontario 4.75% 8.50% Prince Edward Island 4.75% 5.77% Québec 5.00% 9.80% Saskatchewan 5.99% 5.62%

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