Can an employer force you to take benefits Canada?
Bottom Line. By Canadian law, employees are required to join a benefit plan offered by their employer. However, there may be exceptions where employees can choose to opt out of the plan.
Does an employer have to provide benefits in Ontario?
Legislated benefits are mandatory—all employers in Ontario must provide these benefits to employees. These benefits include: Employment Insurance: Both employer and employee contributions are required. Canada Pension Plan: Both employer and employee contributions are required.
Can an employer cut employee benefits?
“However, if the benefits are discretionary, then the company has the liberty to reduce or even remove these benefits.” Employees can sue the company, however, if the benefits are “a part of their contractual entitlements in their employment contract or if there is any subsequent promise to do so”.