Nearly a decade ago, Sun Life started to notice a shift in the types of benefits coverage being accessed by its employees. “We could really see that mental health was emerging as our most prominent category of disability,” said Nicole Montpetit, the Toronto-based vice-president, total rewards, Canada at Sun Life. In response, the company embraced […]

As employers strive to remain competitive in today’s workforce, many are starting to realize the important role that their benefits programs can play in supporting the overall health and well-being of their employees. According to a 2023 study from RBC Insurance, 66 per cent of employees with access to employer-provided benefits rate their overall well-being […]

Money is no longer a taboo topic in many Canadian workplaces. Pay transparency legislation is turning wages and salaries into fodder for open conversation, a move driven in part by an effort to close the stubbornly persistent gender wage gap. Women earned 89 cents for every dollar a man earned in 2021, the most recent […]

Learn about BC’s Pay Transparency Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to foster pay equity and combat systemic discrimination in the workplace.

Learn about the CRA’s new policy on determining the province of employment for remote workers starting in 2024 and what it means for employers and employees. Stay informed!

The gender pay gap for full-time employees is $0.89. It’s clear that much work is needed to ensure pay equity. Find out what the Canadian government is doing to make it happen!

As the traditional bi-weekly or monthly pay cycle is becoming a thing of the past, 10 HR and payroll professionals weigh in to discuss the pros and cons of the Pay On Demand method.

Did you receive a notice for a payroll audit? Don’t panic! Read this 10-step guide to learn what to expect from the process and how to prepare in advance.

Employers must know when an employee benefit or reward is taxable to properly file them to the CRA. Learn all about taxable benefits and get your questions answered.

87% of job applicants want to know the salary before applying, but it is disclosed only 30% of the time. Discover what other elements applicants are looking for when applying for the job.