alexa48
Feb 13 2002, 03:07 PM
We have 2 Canadian employees who have been on medical leave for over 3 years.
After 3 years, the collective bargaining contract considers the employee to
be
terminated.
I am unfamilar with Canadian benefits. Does Canadian law require certain benefits
to continue such as medical, LTD, and pension while on a medical leave?
What is a good reference source for Canadian benefits laws?
Thanks
pax
Feb 13 2002, 06:00 PM
Your title to this question confused me. Are you asking about retirement benefits in pay status? LTD coverage as an active employee/LOA? What type of plans are you referring to? Are they covered under a benefit program of a Canadian company? US company? US subsidiary of a Canadian Company? Canadian subsidiary of a US company?
How are these employees paid? Are they Canadian citizens living in the US? Paid in US dollars? Do they work for a US corporation? It seems unlikely that Canadian law could modify the terms of any plan in the US.
alexa48
Feb 13 2002, 06:57 PM
They are Canadian employees resident in Canada
We sponsor a registered Canadian defined benefit plan in Caanda
These are employees on medical leave who have been receiving LTD benefits
The collectively bargained agreement specifies that after 3 years on a medical leave, employment is severed. But I was wondering if this is a problem since these employees are receiving LTD
They are covered under our US based LTD Plan.
I wanted to make sure we can discontinue our supplemental medical and dental plan for them and no requirements under Canada law to continue
Also, our retirement plan does accrue Credited Service if receiving a Canadian Pension Plan disability benefit, but was wondering if there are more liberal requirements under Canadian law on this
Much thanks
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