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Canada Sick Leave Entitlement Round-Up

Amanda Wilke, CEBS
 09 Dec 202509 Dec 2025

Employee entitlement to sick leave varies, today’s blog is a roundup of where provincial and federal labor standards currently stand on providing paid and unpaid sick leave.

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What Group Health Plans Should Know About Additional Breast Cancer Screening Coverage in 2026

Amanda Wilke, CEBS
 04 Dec 202504 Dec 2025

Employers should prepare now for expanded breast cancer screening and navigation coverage requirements applicable to group health plans in 2026, as the new requirements impact plan participants, administration and costs.

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Navigating Holiday Stress

Ashton DeMoss, CWP
 02 Dec 202502 Dec 2025

Even during a busy or challenging season, it is possible to navigate the holidays with greater ease—find strategies in today’s blog.

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Seven Ways AI Can Be Used in Employee Benefits

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 26 Nov 202526 Nov 2025

From crafting communication to detecting fraud, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool for employers and benefit plan sponsors.

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How Employers Can Help Employees Balance Work and Caregiving

Tim Hennessy
 25 Nov 202525 Nov 2025

Today’s blog shares benefit design considerations and practical steps for employers to support caregivers in the workforce.

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Executive Order on Drug Discounts Has Uncertain Impact on Employers’ Price Negotiations

Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 19 Nov 202519 Nov 2025

Today’s blog highlights uncertainties for employers and plan sponsors to consider as they await further developments on TrumpRx.

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Helping Employees to Manage Change

Guest Contributor
 18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025

You can help employees manage organizational change through thoughtful planning and effective communication.

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National Family Caregivers Month: Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Ashton DeMoss, CWP
 11 Nov 202511 Nov 2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the more than 53 million family caregivers who provide unpaid care and support for older adults and people with disabilities in the United States.

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Apprenticeship Instruction for English Language Learners: Three Approaches

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 06 Nov 202506 Nov 2025

Rising demand for skilled workers and changing demographics have required an international union to develop creative programs to recruit and retain apprentices—including those who may not be fluent in English.

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SECURE 2.0 Update

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 04 Nov 202517 Feb 2026

Today’s blog provides an update on the regulatory guidance issued for SECURE 2.0 as well as a look at plan sponsor adoption of some of the optional features.

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