According to Benefits Canada, here are the most commonly offered employee benefits and allowances. Does your office cover these?
Insured benefits:
- Medical (71%)
- Life insurance (57%)
- Dental (52%)
- Accident (47%); and
- Vision care (35%)
Allowances:
- Mobile phones/telecommunications (29%)
- Cars (29%)
- Gym memberships (28%)
- Childcare (24%)
- Food (18%)
- Public transportation (15%); and
- Housing (13%)
Rachel von Sturmer, BA, GBA, CFP
