JULY
2019
Since 1984
Topics In This Issue
  • Employee Benefit Plans and Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Operational Review
  • Office Ergonomics and Getting a Good Fit
  • ASSOCIUM Golf Tournament August 15 - Register Now
ASSOCIUM Benefits - Know the Process
Employee Benefit Plans and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Few people realize that, generally, when there are injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident (MVA) requiring treatment by paramedical services, auto insurers are the second payor when an employee benefits plan is in place. Knowing this and knowing the process involved can ease the stress of claiming after an accident.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Operational Review
The review will provide more insight into the WSIB’s operations
The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is an organization within the Government of Ontario that manages the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) and its guidelines. The Board’s primary obligations are to promote safe workplaces, facilitate in bringing injured workers back into the workforce and compensate injured workers and their survivors. In Ontario, workplace safety and insurance benefits are available to employees of covered employers who have been injured on the job or have an illness or disease that is work related.
Office Ergonomics
Making a move or considering new office furniture?
What is office ergonomics?
The study of the interactions between office workers and their work environments.

What is the goal of office ergonomics?
Fit the work environment and the tasks to the worker.

What are the benefits of office ergonomics?

  • Increased health and comfort
  • Increased safety
  • Increased productivity
  • Reduced risk of injury
ASSOCIUM Golf Tournament
Register your foursome or sponsor a hole!
Please join us for the 15th Annual Nelson Johnson Memorial Golf Invitational - Thursday, August 15th, 2019. Come on out for a fabulous day of golf at Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax. This tournament benefits Broad Reach Foundation and the ASSOCIUM Community Chest. Our Prix Fixe covers your round of golf, casual lunch, dinner, contests and raffle draws. 
ASSOCIUM Divisions
Since 1984, ASSOCIUM Consultants continues to lead the industry in specialized human resource services, organizational development and provides HR expertise across a broad range of services. 
We're unique in the marketplace providing innovative and customized Advisor services: Managing General Agent , Third Party Administrator, Claims Adjudication, Specialty Drug Management / Preferred Pharmacy Network and Human Resources Consulting. 
Our employee group benefits division, being in business since 1997, gives us the experience to provide customized alternative plans and reduce administrative costs for our clients, while quoting sustainable rates at start up - and at renewal.  
Our procurement services division launched in 1996 as an added source of assistance to the not-for-profit sector ( GAIN). Recently this service has been expanded to include private small business under the Advantage banner. Our goal is to help your organization access preferred pricing for products and services as well as resolve any purchasing issues you may encounter.             
 Supporting the success of Canadian organizations since 1984.