Common use of Benefit Entitlement – Break in Service Clause in Contracts

Benefit Entitlement – Break in Service. Where an employee (other than a Temporary Full-Time Employee who has previously qualified for benefits) leaves service for less than one (1) year or changes from one employee definition to another and it affects their entitlement to benefits or a percentage in lieu of all benefits or a combination of the two, then the employee’s service (calculated as straight-time hours paid) shall count towards benefits eligibility periods or determining the appropriate percentage in lieu.

Benefit Entitlement – Break in Service. ‌ Where an employee (other than a Temporary Full-Time Employee who has previously qualified for benefits) leaves service for less than one (1) year or changes from one employee definition to another and it affects their entitlement to benefits or a percentage in lieu of all benefits or a combination of the two, then the employee’s service (calculated as straight-time hours paidworked) shall count towards benefits eligibility periods or determining the appropriate percentage in lieu.