Definition of Benefit. Teachers will be eligible to cash in one (1) day of sick leave, calculated at the daily rate of pay at the time the teacher requests reimbursement, to reimburse for the costs of eligible wellness-related expenses. To qualify for the wellness incentive, teachers must have a sick leave balance based on the following table, as of June 30th each year: Years of Service Sick Leave Balance 0 – 1 year 40 hours (5 days) 2 years 80 hours (10 days) 3 years 120 hours (15 days) 4 years 160 hours (20 days) 5 years 200 hours (25 days) 6-10 years 360 hours (45 days) 11-15 years 560 hours (70 days) 16-20 years 760 hours (95 days) 21+ years 840 hours (105 days)
Definition of Benefit. The expense allowance and reimbursement of expenses provided for in Section 3.2, the benefits provided for in this Section 3.3 and any other benefits hereafter granted to Employee by the Employer are herein referred to as the "Benefits."
Definition of Benefit. Eligible Dependent includes a unit member’s legal spouse, registered domestic partner, and children to age 26. Children are defined as, natural children, adopted children and stepchildren. Fully disabled children over age 26 who are incapable of self-sustaining employment by reason of mental or physical handicap and chiefly dependent on employee for economic support.
Definition of Benefit. Major Medical Expense Benefits is an extension of basic hospital benefits provided under the Hospital Care Benefit of the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Ambulance Expense Benefit, and the Industrial Alliance Semi-Private Supplementary Hospital and Green Shield Prescription Drug Plans to cover substantial expenses for serious illness or injuries. Benefits are also payable for many other expenses for which no benefits are payable under the basic medical plans described elsewhere in this Group Insurance and Health Care Benefits booklet. If you or your dependents incur Eligible Medical Expenses in excess of "Basic Benefits" and a deductible of $35 single and $60 family in any calendar year, the Major Medical plan pays 80% of the excess. Notwithstanding any other provision or term of this Group Insurance and Health Care Benefits booklet, an employee will be reimbursed for 100% of all eligible Major Medical expenses incurred while the employee is travelling out of the employee's province of residence in fulfilment of the employee's duties. Effective July 1, 2006, the maximum benefit for all Eligible Medical Expenses for each eligible individual during his lifetime is $35,000. Provision is made for an annual automatic restoration of benefits not to exceed $1,000. Benefits are not payable in respect to an accident or illness for which the employee is entitled to care or compensation from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. An international medical organization will provide special Travel Assistance to facilitate claim payments and funds transfers when an out-of- province medical emergency occurs. Under such circumstances, the organization may guarantee the provider (hospital, clinic or physician) that the patient has both Ontario Health Insurance Plan and private health care benefits.
Definition of Benefit. Teachers will be eligible to cash in one (1) day of sick leave, calculated at the daily rate of pay at the time the teacher requests reimbursement, to reimburse for the costs of eligible wellness-related expenses. To qualify for the wellness incentive, teachers must have a sick leave balance based on the following table, as of June 30th each year: Years of Service Sick Leave Balance 0 – 1 year 40 hours (5 days) 2 years 80 hours (10 days) 3 years 120 hours (15 days) 4 years 160 hours (20 days) 5 years 200 hours (25 days) 6-10 years 360 hours (45 days) 11-15 years 560 hours (70 days) 16-20 years 760 hours (95 days) 21+ years 840 hours (105 days) Eligible Expenses for Reimbursement. The following wellness-related expenses are eligible for reimbursement by cashing in one (1) sick leave day: Health club memberships (single, dual, or family) provided the teacher is included in the membership. Reimbursement would be made at the end of the fiscal year when the membership was active. Exercise equipment, new or used, including but not limited to outdoor or stationary bicycles, snow shoes and bindings, treadmills, stair climbers, rowing machines, skiing machines, home gym equipment, hockey/ice skates, personal trainers, skis (including poles, mountings and bindings,) sales tax on equipment, weights, exercise balls, inline skates, protective gear, etc. Exercise classes. Behavior modification programs (e.g. smoking, diet, etc.)
Definition of Benefit. The Employer agrees to provide the following benefit. It is understood that this provision provides for costs of business transportation. To the extent lawful, this is not considered wages and therefore no retirement will be paid nor shall employment taxes be withheld on the allowance set forth below. Although the Employers and the USU consider this to be a reasonable approach for an accountable plan for business transportation, the IRS may not, and it may create a tax liability. Should the IRS hereafter determine that such a tax liability exists, as a result of the operation of the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement; Employees agree to pay the tax liability that would have been and is theirs to pay. Employees authorize the Employer to withhold from salary over a six (6) month period, any amount of taxes they pay on the Employees’ behalf. If not still employed, the previous Employee will immediately reimburse the Employer, and in the event the Employee does not reimburse, the Employer has a right to collect the taxes paid on the Employees' behalf and reasonable legal fees necessary to collect the money from the Employee. Employees are not agreeing to pay any fines or penalties entered against the Employer due to their failure to withhold taxes from salary. They are agreeing to pay the tax amount which the IRS may in the future determine should have been their responsibility. In order to provide Employees with ground transportation for business purposes, the Employer agrees to provide the following:
