Common use of - INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION Clause in Contracts

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. Section A (ia) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her their duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her their immediate supervisor. (iib) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iiic) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (ai) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 16:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bii) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (ciii) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (div) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement collective agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (ev) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (ia) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 16:02 of the Collective Agreement collective agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iib) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iiic) Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request request, in writing writing, that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit benefits plans while the employee contributes. (ivd) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (ve) If at any time time, it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 21:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 21 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) In accordance with Section 41 (6) (b) of the Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba, the Employer shall make application to the Workers Compensation Board by January 1, 1994, so that the W.C.B. may determine whether or not the supplements referenced in (B) (i) above shall continue in effect after January 1, 1995. (vi) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ed) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (Bb), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her their duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her their immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.)WCB. Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, and E.I. Employment Insurance (EI) contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan CPP contributions and Employment Insurance EI contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request request, in writing writing, that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit benefits plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board WCB of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time time, it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board WCB that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation BoardWCB, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) Section A 1. An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) 2. An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) 3. Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement collective agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) 1. An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement collective agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) 2. The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) 3. Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request request, in writing writing, that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit benefits plans while the employee contributes. (iv) 4. Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) 5. If at any time time, it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (C) (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributionsMPI. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 17:02(a) (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 17:02(a) of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time time, it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.M.P.I.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.M.P.I. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. M.P.I. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. M.P.I. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 17:02(a) (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. M.P.I. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. M.P.I. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. M.P.I. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. M.P.I. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. M.P.I. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 17:02(a) of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.M.P.I., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. M.P.I. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees Employer, the Union and the employee agree to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of an ill, injured or disabled employeesemployee. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employeesan employee. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program Program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement collective agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement collective agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI ). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability Disability and Rehabilitation plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her their duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her their immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to and must also contact the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.)WCB) to begin the claim process. Upon being notified by WCB that the claim has been filed, the Employer will forward their report to WCB in a timely manner, so not to delay the claim. Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary pay as defined in Article 17:02 3:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. Employment Income (EI) contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received; however, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary pay as defined in Article 17:02 3:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions contributions, and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct reimburse the employee from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan plan, and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) repayment received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) In accordance with Section 41 (6) (b) of the Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba, the Employer shall make application to the Workers Compensation Board by January 1, 1994, so that the W.C.B. may determine whether or not the supplements referenced in (B) (i) above shall continue in effect after January 1, 1995. (vi) If at any time time, it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.WCB). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability Disability and Rehabilitation plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at In accordance with Section 41(6) (b) of the Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba, the Employer shall make application to the Workers Compensation Board so that the WCB may determine whether or not the supplements referenced in (B)(i) above shall continue in effect. (vi) At any time time, it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions:. (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.)WCB. Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 21:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however however, in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 21 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan CPP contributions and Employment Insurance EI contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board WCB of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board WCB that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation BoardWCB, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.)WCB. Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, and E.I. Employment Insurance (EI) contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan CPP contributions and Employment Insurance EI contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request request, in writing writing, that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit benefits plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board WCB of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time time, it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board WCB that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation BoardWCB, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.WCB). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” period by M.P.I.C.MPI. (ii) subject Subject to (ic)(i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B)b) above, an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her their duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.WCB). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she they must advise her their supervisor as soon as possible and she they must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (Bb), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his their restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.WCB). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.WCB). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however however, in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.)Insurance. The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” period by M.P.I.C.MPI. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B)) above, an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.by, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.WCB). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (Bb), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at In accordance with Section 41(6) (b) of the Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba, the Employer shall make application to the Workers Compensation Board so that the W.C.B. may determine whether or not the supplements referenced in (B)(i) above shall continue in effect. (vi) At any time time, it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPIC). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPIC. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPIC benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPIC decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions:. (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPIC decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPIC payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPIC directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPIC disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPIC payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPIC, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPIC covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.WCB). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan plan, the employee may request request, in writing writing, that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit benefits plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time time, it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.WCB). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions(CPP)contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement collective agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan CPP contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board WCB of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board WCB that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation BoardWCB, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan CPP contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (Bb), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation MPI that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationMPI, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties duties, must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.WCB). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employees’ basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 18:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, contributions and E.I. contributionsEI Contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however however, in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 33:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and rehabilitation plan, and group life insurance plan plan, as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, plan forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident accident, he/she must advise his/her supervisor as soon as possible and he/she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” period by M.P.I.C.MPI. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 18:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (BArticle 33:10(B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 33:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) It is agreed that the following will be implemented on a trial basis during the life of this Collective Agreement: Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employeesemployees on condition the representative of the Union is readily available and such attendance does not impact the Employer’s operations. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 Article17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will ill be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement collective agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement collective agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.M.P.I.C. ). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties duties, must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (d) In the event the W.C.B. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 33:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and rehabilitation plan, and group life insurance plan plan, as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, plan forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation Board, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident accident, he/she must advise his/her supervisor as soon as possible and he/she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation corporation (M.P.I.C.). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (a) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and E.I. contributions. (b) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits. (c) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. directly to the employee. (d) In the event that the M.P.I.C. disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (e) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (B), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 33:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, then such payment shall not be payable. (E) It is agreed that the following will be implemented on a trial basis during the life of this Collective Agreement: Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C., the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.

- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. (i) An employee who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing his/her duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. (ii) An employee unable to work because of a work-related injury or illness will inform the Employer immediately in accordance with established procedures, so that a claim for compensation benefits can be forwarded to the Workers Compensation Board (W.C.B.WCB). Workers Compensation payment will be paid directly to the employee by W.C.B.WCB. (iii) Where an employee has applied for W.C.B. WCB benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a W.C.B. WCB decision, the employee may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final W.C.B. WCB decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient W.C.B. WCB payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance. (dD) In the event the W.C.B. WCB disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Collective Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon written request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) An employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit a written application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the W.C.B. WCB payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (ii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until one hundred and nineteen (119) calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever occurs first. (iii) Subject to the provisions of each plan the employee may request in writing that the Employer deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the employee to the Employer‟s Employer’s pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan and group life insurance plan as if the employee was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the employee elects to receive an advance, the employee may, subject to the provisions of each plan, forward self self-payments to the Employer to ensure the continuation of these benefit plans. The Employer will contribute its usual contributions to these benefit plans while the employee contributes. (iv) Further to this, the Employer shall notify the Workers Compensation Board WCB of salary adjustments at the time they occur. (v) If at any time it is decided by the Workers Compensation Board WCB that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Workers Compensation BoardWCB, then such payment shall not be payable. (i) Where an employee is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she must advise her supervisor as soon as possible and she must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (M.P.I.C.MPI). The employee shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by M.P.I.C.MPI. (ii) subject Subject to (i) above, where an employee has applied for M.P.I.C. MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a M.P.I.C. MPI decision, the employee may submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (aA) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan CPP contributions, and E.I. EI contributions. (bB) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury in the motor vehicle accident until the date the final M.P.I.C. MPI decision is rendered. In no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits. (cC) The employee shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient M.P.I.C. MPI payments to be paid directly to the Employer to offset the total amount of the advance or by repayment to the Employer immediately upon receipt of payment made by M.P.I.C. MPI directly to the employee. (dD) In the event that the M.P.I.C. MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the employee shall be paid for the absence in accordance with the income protection provisions of this Agreement and the Employer shall recover the total amount of the advance by payroll deduction. (eE) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the employee indicating amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer. (i) Subject to (Bb), an employee who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the M.P.I.C. MPI payments. (ii) The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the employee‟s employee’s regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the employee‟s employee’s basic salary as defined in Article 17:02 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the employee‟s employee’s usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan CPP contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. (iii) The Employer‟s Employer’s supplement shall be charged to the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the employee‟s employee’s accumulated income protection credits are exhausted. (iv) If at any time it is decided by the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation that any payment to be made to the employee by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationInsurance, then such payment shall not be payable. (Ee) Where a work assessment period or a modified return to work period is recommended by M.P.I.C.MPI, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to arrange for such assessment/return subject to the M.P.I.C. MPI covering all related costs. The Employer agrees to actively participate and facilitate the rehabilitation and return to work of ill, injured or disabled employees. The Union shall be notified and involved if there is a request for a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Program for employees. The Employer and the Union shall review the provisions of the program and ensure that the work designated is within her/his restrictions and limitations.