The Ontario government is making changes to its OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare program, as you know. The changes affect Ontario residents aged 24 and under, as follows: Those with prescription drug coverage under a private plan will access prescribed...
During an employee’s gender transition, virtually every workplace benefit can come into play, including drug coverage, employee assistance programs, flexible working options, mental-health programs and diversity initiatives. Bringing in a consultant is a helpful...
Only one-third of Canadian employers feel prepared for the impending legalization of cannabis, according to a new survey produced by Mercer Canada. A total of 366 Canadian employers and more than 1,000 employees, found another third feels somewhat prepared and 27 per...
A group benefits plan, and/or retirement savings plan, can be integrated with benefits paid by either your Provincial or the Federal arm of government. It is important to understand what these government benefits are and how they impact your employee benefits plan...
Summary of Bill 148- Changes to Employment Standards Act, 2000 Attached is a summary of changes for the upcoming year impacting the Employment Standard Act, 2000. Many of the proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act are scheduled to take place on a rolling...
Jordan Fremont and Gabrielle Fortier-Cofsky | November 21, 2017 Jordan Fremont is a partner at Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP in Toronto. Gabrielle Fortier-Cofsky is an associate in the firm’s Ottawa office. Does disability interfere with an...
