| Benefits/Deductions | Benefits During the Deferral Period | Benefits During the Leave Period |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave | normal accrual rates apply | no accrual during leave period
time accrued prior to the leave period may be taken, subject to approval, before the leave period begins or after the leave period ends |
| Canada Pension Plan | payable on the portion of salary actually received | payable on the portion of salary actually received |
| Dental Insurance | participation optional
employee pays full cost of premium |
participation optional
employee pays full cost of premium |
| Group Life Insurance/Health Insurance | coverage and premiums will be based on normal gross salary and not salary received
Employer cost sharing will continue |
coverage continuation is optional
employee is required to pay full cost of premiums while on leave |
| Income Tax | payable on the portion of salary actually received | payable on the portion of salary actually received |
| Long Term Disability Insurance | coverage and premiums will be based on normal gross salary and not salary received | no coverage available |
| Paid Leave | normal accrual rates apply | no accrual during leave period
time accrued prior to the leave period may be taken, subject to approval, before the leave period begins or after the leave period ends |
| Pay Increments | normal application | step progression delayed by the length of the leave period |
| Provincial Pension | contribution will be based on normal gross salary, not salary received | no pension payments will be deducted during the leave period |
| Severance Pay | normal accrual rates apply | entitlement reduced by the length of the leave period |
| Sick Leave | normal accrual rates apply | no accrual during leave period
sick leave will not be paid during leave period |
| Unemployment Insurance | payable on normal gross salary | no deductions are taken as there are no insurable earnings during the leave period |
| Union Dues | payable on the portion of salary actually received | payable on the portion of salary actually received |
| Voluntary Accident Insurance | participation optional
employee pays full cost of premium |
participation optional
employee pays full cost of premium |
