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The changes to employment insurance announced by the Government of Canada took effect on January 1, 2017. The most talked about change is the shortening of the waiting period for employment insurance benefits (including sickness benefits) from two weeks to one week. While claimants are still entitled to the same maximum number of weeks of EI benefits, the waiting period may have indirect implications for workers and employers who have top-up arrangements that supplement EI. R

Did you ever wonder why employees pay the monthly premium for disability insurance? Plans set up this way generate tax-free benefits to disabled employees, a better way to ensure they receive full benefits when they really need it. Another way to ensure you receive the full benefits you are entitled to is to inform your insurance plan of any changes in your salary. Since disability insurance at time of claim, pays a percentage of your salary, informing your Insurance Plan of