Canadian Handbook Of Flexible Benefits

The definitive guide to flexible benefit programs in Canada – completely revised and updated. Now in a new third edition, Canadian Handbook of Flexible Benefits offers everything organizations need to know about designing, implementing, communicating, and administering a successful flexible benefits program. The 2007 Handbook is equally relevant to employers introducing a new plan and to those looking for insight and direction on maintaining an existing program. This edition answers the question "What’s new in flex?" and includes up-to-date information on: the expansion in the range of flexible programs in the last decade, from simplified to total compensation designs; incorporating the numerous innovations in health care cost management into a flexible program; legal aspects of flexible benefits, including the latest word from Canada Revenue Agency on converting taxable performance bonuses to pretax benefits; administration alternatives, including outsourcing, co-sourcing and multi-process outsourcing; Completely new material covering: retiree flexible benefit programs, maintaining and revitalizing an existing plan flex for executives, special considerations for specific provinces, case studies of companies that have successfully implemented flexible benefits, and flexible benefit developments in eight countries on five continents.

"The Morneau Shepell Handbook of Canadian Pension and Benefit Plans, 15th Edition is an indispensable tool for understanding the essential elements of Canadian public and private pension and benefit plans, their legal and regulatory framework and their administrative requirements. Updated and developed by Morneau Shepell professionals, this insightful book takes you through comprehensive coverage as well as detailed explanations of retirement savings and deferred compensation arrangements; employee pensions and benefits; post-retirement options; and emerging issues. This publication is intended for plan sponsors, administrators, consultants, human resources practitioners and others interested in the field of Canadian pensions and benefits. All the topics you want and all the information you need."--Publisher website.