- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. 2301 A nurse having accumulated an entitlement to income protection may claim basic pay for such income protection against such accumulation with respect to periods during which: (i) She/he was unable to work because of an incapacitation due to accident or illness, however, a nurse cannot receive income protection benefits for any period of time during which she/he is eligible for wage loss benefits from either Workers Compensation Board or Manitoba Public Insurance as a result of a motor vehicle accident, subject to 2303, or (ii) In the opinion of the Employer, her/his presence constituted a health hazard for resident and/or other employees and she/he was instructed by the Employer to leave her/his place of duty; or (iii) She/he attends an appointment related to a medical/dental examination and/or treatment, subject to 3703. 2302 Each nurse shall accumulate income protection at the rate of one and one- quarter (1.25) days for each full month of employment to a maximum of one hundred and nineteen (119) days. (i) A nurse who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing her/his duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to her/his immediate supervisor. (ii) A nurse 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 nurse by W.C.B. Where a nurse is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she/he must advise her/his supervisor as soon as possible and she/he must submit a claim for benefits to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The nurse shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by MPI. (iii) Where a nurse has applied for WCB or MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a WCB/MPI decision, the nurse may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions: (iv) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the nurse’s basic salary as defined in Article 3802 (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and EI contributions. (v) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final WCB/MPI decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the nurse’s accumulated income protection credits. (vi) The nurse shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient WCB/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 WCB/MPI directly to the nurse (vii) In the event that the WCB/MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the nurse 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. (b) Where the WCB/MPI recommends a work assessment period or a modified return to work period, the provisions of 7A06 shall apply.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. 2301 A nurse having accumulated an entitlement to income protection may claim basic pay for such income protection against such accumulation with respect to periods during which:
(i) She/he The nurse was unable to work because of an incapacitation due to accident or illness, however, a nurse cannot receive income protection benefits for any period of time during which she/he is they are eligible for wage loss benefits from either Workers Compensation Board or Manitoba Public Insurance as a result of a motor vehicle accident, subject to Article 2303, or
(ii) In the opinion of the Employer, her/his their presence constituted a health hazard for resident and/or other employees and she/he the nurse was instructed by the Employer to leave her/his their place of duty; or
(iii) She/he The nurse attends an appointment related to a medical/dental examination and/or treatment, subject to 3703Article 3704. 2302 Each nurse shall accumulate income protection at the rate of one and one- quarter (1.25) days for each full month of employment to a maximum of one hundred and nineteen (119) days.
(i) A nurse who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing her/his their duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to her/his their immediate supervisor.
(ii) A nurse 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 nurse by W.C.B. WCB. Where a nurse is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she/he the nurse must advise her/his their supervisor as soon as possible and she/he the nurse must submit a claim for benefits to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The nurse shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by MPI.
(iii) Where a nurse has applied for WCB or MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a WCB/MPI decision, the nurse may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions:
(iv) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the nurse’s basic salary as defined in Article 3802 (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and EI contributions.
(v) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final WCB/MPI decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the nurse’s accumulated income protection credits.
(vi) The nurse shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient WCB/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 WCB/MPI directly to the nurse
(vii) In the event that the WCB/MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the nurse 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.
(bviii) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the nurse indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer.
(i) A nurse who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the WCB/MPI payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the nurse's regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the nurse's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse's usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. The Employer's supplement shall be charged to the nurse's accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the nurse's accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until 119 calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever is less.
(ii) Subject to the provisions of each plan, the nurse may request the Employer to deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the nurse to the Employer's pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan, and group life insurance plan as if the nurse was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the nurse elects to receive an advance, the nurse 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 nurse contributes.
(iii) Further to this, the Employer shall notify Workers Compensation/ Manitoba Public Insurance of salary adjustments at the time they occur.
(iv) In accordance with Section 41(6)(b) of the Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba, the Employer shall make application to the WCB by January 1, 1994 so that the WCB may determine whether or not the supplements referenced in 2303(b)(i) shall continue in effect after January 1, 1995.
(v) If at any time it is decided by the WCB/MPI that any payment to be made to the nurse by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the WCB/MPI, then such payment shall not be payable.
(c) Where the WCB/MPI recommends a work assessment period or a modified return to work period, the provisions of Article 7A06 shall apply.
(d) A nurse who is on LTD/WCB/MPI prior to the commencement of their vacation shall, upon their request, have their vacation displaced and such vacation shall be re-scheduled at a time mutually agreed between the nurse and the Employer within the available time periods remaining during that vacation year. Failing such agreement, the Employer will, at its discretion, schedule the vacation or payout the vacation. If the nurses’ current annual vacation cannot be reasonably scheduled by the end of the current vacation year the nurse may request to carry over to the next vacation year up to five (5) days of current annual vacation (pro-rated for part-time). 2304 The Employer shall be entitled to recover any income protection paid to a nurse if their employment is not continued beyond their probationary period, from the nurse's final termination cheque. 2305 A nurse who is unable to report for work due to illness or family illness shall inform their supervisor or designate prior to the commencement of their next scheduled shift(s). A nurse who fails, without valid reason, to give notice as specified below will not be entitled to receive income protection benefits for the shift(s) in question. Prior to Day shift -- One (1) hour Prior to Evening shift -- Three (3) hours Prior to Night shift -- Three (3) hours 2306 The Employer, either at the time of notification by the nurse of claiming income protection, or by advance notice prior to future income protection claims, may require a medical certificate or report as proof of the validity of any claim for income protection and as proof of the nurse's fitness to return to duty. Failure to provide such a certificate when requested may disqualify a nurse from receiving paid income protection or may result in a refusal of permission for the nurse to resume their duties. 2307 Days off and Recognized Holidays or days given in lieu of Recognized Holidays which fall within a period of sick leave shall not be considered a part of, or charged to, the nurses's accumulated income protection. 2308 At the effective date of this Agreement, each nurse will retain income protection entitlement accumulated and not used to that date. 2309 A nurse will inform the Employer in writing when a medical decision is made regarding elective surgery. As soon as a nurse is aware of a date upon which surgery will occur, the nurse shall notify the Employer, in writing, of this date and any change thereto so that staff coverage for their intended absence may be arranged. Failure to give such notice shall result in non-entitlement to income protection benefits for the period of absence. Where a nurse has been provided necessary time off due to scheduled surgery and where the surgery is subsequently cancelled, and where the Employer has made arrangements for alternate staffing to cover the anticipated absence, the Employer shall have the right to cancel the relief shifts. These relief shifts shall be clearly identified as being subject to forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation. 2310 If a nurse becomes injured or has a bona fide illness while on scheduled vacation, and they require hospitalization, the nurse shall be allowed to use their income protection for the period of hospitalization and/or post- hospitalization, and their vacation shall be rescheduled at a time mutually agreed between the nurse and the Employer within the available time periods remaining during that vacation year. Proof of such hospitalization and injury or bona fide illness shall be provided if requested. 2311 The nurse’s current income protection banks will be included on their pay stubs. 2312 Subject to the provisions of Article 2302, a nurse may use up to fourteen (14) days income protection per calendar year for the purpose of providing care in the event of an illness of a spouse, common law spouse including same sex partner and fiancé, child, stepchild, xxxxxx child, parent, step-parent, or parent-in-law. 2313 A nurse who has completed the probationary period who is unable to perform their work by reason of an accident or illness not fully covered by income protection, upon providing an acceptable medical certificate, shall be granted unpaid leave of absence as required for recovery; subject to review at three (3) months, or lesser intervals, at the discretion of the Employer.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. 2301 A nurse having accumulated an entitlement to income protection may claim basic pay for such income protection against such accumulation with respect to periods during which:
(i) She/he was unable to work because of an incapacitation due to accident or illness, however, a nurse cannot receive income protection benefits for any period of time during which she/he is eligible for wage loss benefits from either the Workers Compensation Board or the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation as a result of a motor vehicle accident, accident [subject to 2303], or
(ii) In the opinion of the Employer, her/his presence constituted a health hazard for resident patient and/or other employees and she/he was instructed by the Employer to leave her/his place of duty; or
(iii) She/he attends an appointment related to a medical/dental examination and/or treatment, subject to 37033704. 2302 Each nurse shall Full-time nurses will be allowed to accumulate income protection at the rate of one and one- one quarter (1.25) days of income protection entitlement for each full month of employment seniority (173.33 hours) which may have been accumulated to a maximum of one hundred and nineteen twenty (119120) days.
(i) A nurse who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing her/his duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to her/his immediate supervisor.
(ii) A nurse 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 nurse by W.C.B. WCB. Where a nurse is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she/he must advise her/his supervisor as soon as possible and she/he must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (MPIMPIC). The nurse shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by MPIMPIC.
(iii) Where a nurse has applied for WCB or MPI MPIC benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a WCB/MPI MPIC decision, the nurse may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions:
(iv) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the nurse’s 's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse’s 's usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and EI contributions.
(v) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final WCB/MPI MPIC decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the nurse’s 's accumulated income protection credits.
(vi) The nurse shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient WCB/MPI 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 WCB/MPI MPIC directly to the nurse.
(vii) In the event that the WCB/MPI MPIC disallows the claim, including any appeal, the nurse 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.
(bviii) Where Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the nurse indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer.
(i) A nurse who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the WCB/MPI recommends a work assessment period MPIC payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the nurse's regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the nurse's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse's usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. The Employer's supplement shall be charged to the nurse's accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the nurse's accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or a modified return until 119 calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever is less.
(ii) Subject to work period, the provisions of 7A06 each plan, the nurse may request the Employer to deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the nurse to the Employer's pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan, and group life insurance plan as if the nurse was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the nurse elects to receive an advance, the nurse 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 nurse contributes.
(iii) Further to this, the Employer shall applynotify Workers Compensation/ Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation of salary adjustments at the time they occur.
(iv) In accordance with Section 41(6)(b) of the Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba, the Employer shall make application to the WCB by January 1, 1994 so that the WCB may determine whether or not the supplements referenced in 2303(b)(i) shall continue in effect after January 1, 1995.
(v) If at any time it is decided by the WCB/MPIC that any payment to be made to the nurse by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the WCB/MPIC, then such payment shall not be payable.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. 2301 A nurse having accumulated an entitlement to income protection may claim basic pay for such income protection against such accumulation with respect to periods during which:
(i) She/he The nurse was unable to work because of an incapacitation due to accident or illness, however, a nurse cannot receive income protection benefits for any period of time during which she/he is they are eligible for wage loss benefits from either the Workers Compensation Board or the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation as a result of a motor vehicle accident, accident [subject to Article 2303], or
(ii) In the opinion of the Employer, her/his their presence constituted a health hazard for resident residents and/or other employees and she/he the nurse was instructed by the Employer to leave her/his their place of duty; or
(iii) She/he The nurse attends an appointment related to a medical/dental examination and/or treatment, subject to 3703Article 3704. 2302 Each nurse shall Full-time nurses will be allowed to accumulate income protection at the rate of one and one- one quarter (1.25) days of income protection entitlement for each full month of employment seniority (173.33 hours) which may have been accumulated to a maximum of one hundred and nineteen twenty (119120) days.
(i) A nurse who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing her/his their duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to her/his their immediate supervisor.
(ii) A nurse 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 nurse by W.C.B. WCB. Where a nurse is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she/he the nurse must advise her/his their supervisor as soon as possible and she/he the nurse must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The nurse shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by MPI.
(iii) Where a nurse has applied for WCB or MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a WCB/MPI decision, the nurse may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions:
(iv) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the nurse’s 's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse’s 's usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and EI contributions.
(v) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final WCB/MPI decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the nurse’s 's accumulated income protection credits.
(vi) The nurse shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient WCB/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 WCB/MPI directly to the nurse.
(vii) In the event that the WCB/MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the nurse 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.
(bviii) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the nurse indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer.
(i) A nurse who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the WCB/MPI payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the nurse's regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the nurse's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse's usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. The Employer's supplement shall be charged to the nurse's accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the nurse's accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until 119 calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever is less.
(ii) Subject to the provisions of each plan, the nurse may request the Employer to deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the nurse to the Employer's pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan, and group life insurance plan as if the nurse was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the nurse elects to receive an advance, the nurse 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 nurse contributes.
(iii) Further to this, the Employer shall notify Workers Compensation/ Manitoba Public Insurance of salary adjustments at the time they occur.
(iv) In accordance with Section 41(6)(b) of the Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba, the Employer shall make application to the WCB by January 1, 1994 so that the WCB may determine whether or not the supplements referenced in 2303(b)(i) shall continue in effect after January 1, 1995.
(v) If at any time it is decided by the WCB/MPI that any payment to be made to the nurse by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the WCB/MPI, then such payment shall not be payable.
(c) Where the WCB/MPI recommends a work assessment period or a modified return to work period, the provisions of Article 7A06 shall apply.
(d) A nurse who is on LTD/WCB/MPI prior to the commencement of their vacation shall, upon their request, have their vacation displaced and such vacation shall be re- scheduled at a time mutually agreed between the nurse and the Employer within the available time periods remaining during that vacation year. Failing such agreement, the Employer will, at its discretion, schedule the vacation or payout the vacation. If the nurses’ current annual vacation cannot be reasonably scheduled by the end of the current vacation year the nurse may request to carry over to the next vacation year up to five (5) days of current annual vacation (pro-rated for part-time). 2304 The Employer shall be entitled to recover any income protection paid to the nurse if their employment is not continued beyond their probationary period, from the nurse’s final termination cheque. 2305 A nurse who is unable to report for work due to illness or family illness shall inform their supervisor or designate prior to the commencement of their next scheduled shift(s). A nurse who fails, without valid reason, to give notice as specified below will not be entitled to receive income protection benefits for the shift(s) in question. Prior to Day shift -- One (1) hour Prior to Evening shift -- Three (3) hours Prior to Night shift -- Three (3) hours 2306 The Employer, either at the time of notification by the nurse of claiming income protection, or by advance notice prior to future income protection claims, may require a medical certificate or report as proof of the validity of any claim for income protection and as proof of the nurse's fitness to return to duty. Failure to provide such a certificate when requested may disqualify a nurse from receiving paid income protection or may result in a refusal of permission for the nurse to resume their duties. 2307 Days off and Recognized Holidays or days given in lieu of Recognized Holidays which fall within a period of sick leave shall not be considered a part of, or charged to, the nurse's accumulated income protection. 2308 At the effective date of this Agreement, each nurse will retain income protection entitlement accumulated and not used to that date. 2309 A nurse will inform the Employer in writing when a medical decision is made regarding elective surgery. As soon as a nurse is aware of a date upon which surgery will occur, the nurse shall notify the Employer, in writing, of this date and any change thereto so that staff coverage for their intended absence may be arranged. Failure to give such notice shall result in non-entitlement to income protection benefits for the period of absence. Where a nurse has been provided necessary time off due to scheduled surgery and where the surgery is subsequently cancelled, and where the Employer has made arrangements for alternate staffing to cover the anticipated absence, the Employer shall have the right to cancel the relief shifts. These relief shifts shall be clearly identified as being subject to forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation. 2310 If a nurse becomes injured or has a bona fide illness while on scheduled vacation, and they require hospitalization, the nurse shall be allowed to use their income protection for the period of hospitalization and/or post- hospitalization, and their vacation shall be rescheduled at a time mutually agreed between the nurse and the Employer within the available time periods remaining during that vacation year. Proof of such hospitalization and injury or bona fide illness shall be provided if requested. 2311 The nurse’s current income protection banks will be included on their pay stubs. 2312 The Employer will annually, on written request, provide each nurse with a statement of their accrued income protection credits. 2313 Subject to the provisions of Article 2302, a nurse may use up to fourteen (14) days income protection per calendar year for the purpose of providing care in the event of an illness of a spouse, common law spouse including same sex partner and fiancé, child, stepchild, xxxxxx child, parent, step-parent, or parent-in-law. 2314 A nurse who has completed the probationary period who is unable to perform their work by reason of an accident or illness not fully covered by income protection, upon providing an acceptable medical certificate, shall be granted unpaid leave of absence as required for recovery; subject to review at three (3) months, or lesser intervals, at the discretion of the Employer.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. 2301 A nurse having accumulated an entitlement to income protection may claim basic pay for such income protection against such accumulation with respect to periods during which:
(i) She/he The nurse was unable to work because of an incapacitation due to accident or illness, however, a nurse cannot receive income protection benefits for any period of time during which she/he is they are eligible for wage loss benefits from either the Workers Compensation Board or the Manitoba Public Insurance as a result of a motor vehicle accident, accident [subject to Article 2303], or
(ii) In the opinion of the Employer, her/his their presence constituted a health hazard for resident residents and/or other employees and she/he the nurse was instructed by the Employer to leave her/his their place of duty; or
(iii) She/he The nurse attends an appointment related to a medical/dental examination and/or treatment, subject to 3703Article 3704. 2302 Each nurse shall Nurses will be allowed to accumulate income protection at the rate of one and one- one-quarter (1.25) days of income protection entitlement for each full month one hundred seventy-three and three-tenths (173.3) hours of employment which leave may be accumulated to a maximum of one hundred and nineteen twenty (119120) days.
(i) A nurse who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing her/his their duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to her/his their immediate supervisor.
(ii) A nurse 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 nurse by W.C.B. WCB. Where a nurse is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she/he the nurse must advise her/his their supervisor as soon as possible and she/he the nurse must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The nurse shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by MPI.
(iii) Where a nurse has applied for WCB or MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a WCB/MPI decision, the nurse may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions:
(iv) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the nurse’s 's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse’s 's usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and EI contributions.
(v) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final WCB/MPI decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the nurse’s 's accumulated income protection credits.
(vi) . ▪ The nurse shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient WCB/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 WCB/MPI directly to the nurse
(vii) . ▪ In the event that the WCB/MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the nurse 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.
(b) Where the WCB/MPI recommends a work assessment period or a modified return to work period, the provisions of 7A06 shall apply.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. 2301 A nurse having accumulated an entitlement to income protection may claim basic pay for such income protection against such accumulation with respect to periods during which:
(i) She/he The nurse was unable to work because of an incapacitation due to accident or illness, however, a nurse cannot receive income protection benefits for any period of time during which she/he is they are eligible for wage loss benefits from either the Workers Compensation Board or the Manitoba Public Insurance as a result of a motor vehicle accident, accident [subject to Article 2303], or
(ii) In the opinion of the Employer, her/his their presence constituted a health hazard for resident residents and/or other employees and she/he the nurse was instructed by the Employer to leave her/his their place of duty; or
(iii) She/he The nurse attends an appointment related to a medical/dental examination and/or treatment, subject to 3703Article 3704. 2302 Each nurse shall accumulate income protection at the rate of one and one- one quarter (1.25) days for each full month of employment worked (i.e. Employer paid time and Union Leave) subject to a maximum of one hundred and nineteen twenty (119120) days. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nurses employed on or before June 13, 2003 shall accumulate income protection at the rate of one and one half (1.5) days for each full month worked (i.e. employer paid time and Union Leave) subject to a maximum of ninety- six (96) days.
(i) A nurse who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing her/his their duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to her/his their immediate supervisor.
(ii) A nurse 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 nurse by W.C.B. WCB. Where a nurse is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she/he the nurse must advise her/his their supervisor as soon as possible and she/he the nurse must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The nurse shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by MPI.
(iii) Where a nurse has applied for WCB or MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a WCB/MPI MPIC decision, the nurse may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions:
(iv) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the nurse’s 's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse’s 's usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and EI contributions.
(v) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final WCB/MPI decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the nurse’s 's accumulated income protection credits.
(vi) The nurse shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient WCB/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 WCB/MPI directly to the nurse.
(vii) In the event that the WCB/MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the nurse 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.
(bviii) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the nurse indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer.
(i) A nurse who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the WCB/MPI payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the nurse's regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the nurse's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse's usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. The Employer's supplement shall be charged to the nurse's accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the nurse's accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until 119 calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever is less.
(ii) Subject to the provisions of each plan, the nurse may request the Employer to deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the nurse to the Employer's pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan, and group life insurance plan as if the nurse was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the nurse elects to receive an advance, the nurse 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 nurse contributes.
(iii) Further to this, the Employer shall notify Workers Compensation/ Manitoba Public Insurance of salary adjustments at the time they occur.
(iv) In accordance with Section 41(6)(b) of the Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba, the Employer shall make application to the WCB by January 1, 1994 so that the WCB may determine whether or not the supplements referenced in 2303(b)(i) shall continue in effect after January 1, 1995.
(v) If at any time it is decided by the WCB/MPI that any payment to be made to the nurse by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the WCB/MPI, then such payment shall not be payable.
(c) Where the WCB/MPI recommends a work assessment period or a modified return to work period, the provisions of Article 7A06 shall apply.
(d) A nurse who is on LTD/WCB/MPI prior to the commencement of their vacation shall, upon their request, have their vacation displaced and such vacation shall be re-scheduled at a time mutually agreed between the nurse and the Employer within the available time periods remaining during that vacation year. Failing such agreement, the Employer will, at its discretion, schedule the vacation or payout the vacation. If the nurses’ current annual vacation cannot be reasonably scheduled by the end of the current vacation year the nurse may request to carry over to the next vacation year up to five (5) days of current annual vacation (pro-rated for part-time). 2304 The Employer shall be entitled to recover any income protection paid to the nurse if their employment is not continued beyond their probationary period, from the nurse’s final termination cheque. 2305 A nurse who is unable to report for work, due to illness or family illness, shall inform their supervisor or designate prior to the commencement of their next scheduled shift(s). A nurse who fails, without valid reason, to give notice as specified below will not be entitled to receive income protection benefits for the shift(s) in question. Prior to Day shift -- One (1) hour Prior to Evening shift -- Three (3) hours Prior to Night shift -- Three (3) hours 2306 The Employer, either at the time of notification by the nurse of claiming income protection, or by advance notice prior to future income protection claims, may require a medical certificate or report as proof of the validity of any claim for income protection and as proof of the nurse's fitness to return to duty. Failure to provide such a certificate when requested may disqualify a nurse from receiving paid income protection or may result in a refusal of permission for the nurse to resume their duties. 2307 Days off and Recognized Holidays or days given in lieu of Recognized Holidays which fall within a period of sick leave shall not be considered a part of, or charged to, the nurse's accumulated income protection. 2308 At the effective date of this Agreement, each nurse will retain income protection entitlement accumulated and not used to that date. 2309 A nurse will inform the Employer in writing when a medical decision is made regarding elective surgery. As soon as a nurse is aware of a date upon which surgery will occur, the nurse shall notify the Employer, in writing, of this date and any change thereto so that staff coverage for their intended absence may be arranged. Failure to give such notice shall result in non-entitlement to income protection benefits for the period of absence. Where a nurse has been provided necessary time off due to scheduled surgery and where the surgery is subsequently cancelled, and where the Employer has made arrangements for alternate staffing to cover the anticipated absence, the Employer shall have the right to cancel the relief shifts. These relief shifts shall be clearly identified as being subject to forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation. 2310 If a nurse becomes injured or has a bona fide illness while on scheduled vacation, and they require hospitalization, the nurse shall be allowed to use their income protection for the period of hospitalization and/or post-hospitalization, and their vacation shall be rescheduled at a time mutually agreed between the nurse and the Employer within the available time periods remaining during that vacation year. Proof of such hospitalization and injury or bona fide illness shall be provided if requested. 2311 The nurse’s current income protection banks will be included on their pay stubs. 2312 Subject to the provisions of Article 2302, a nurse may use up to fourteen (14) days income protection per calendar year for the purpose of providing care in the event of an illness of a spouse, common law spouse including same sex partner and fiancé, child, stepchild, xxxxxx child, parent, step-parent, or parent-in-law. 2313 A nurse who has completed the probationary period who is unable to perform their work by reason of an accident or illness not fully covered by income protection, upon providing an acceptable medical certificate, shall be granted unpaid leave of absence as required for recovery; subject to review at three (3) months, or lesser intervals, at the discretion of the Employer. Wherever possible, the nurse must give at least two (2) weeks written notice of their intent to return to work.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. 2301 A nurse having accumulated an entitlement to income protection may claim basic pay for such income protection against such accumulation with respect to periods during which:
(i) She/he The nurse was unable to work because of an incapacitation due to accident or illness, however, a nurse cannot receive income protection benefits for any period of time during which she/he is they are eligible for wage loss benefits from either Workers Compensation Board or Manitoba Public Insurance as a result of a motor vehicle accident, subject to Article 2303, or
(ii) In the opinion of the Employer, her/his their presence constituted a health hazard for resident and/or other employees and she/he the nurse was instructed by the Employer to leave her/his their place of duty; or
(iii) She/he The nurse attends an appointment related to a medical/dental examination and/or treatment, subject to 3703Article 3704. 2302 Each nurse shall accumulate income protection at the rate of one and one- quarter (1.25) days for each full month of employment to a maximum of one hundred and nineteen (119) days.
(i) A nurse who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing her/his their duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to her/his their immediate supervisor.
(ii) A nurse 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 nurse by W.C.B. WCB Where a nurse is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she/he the nurse must advise her/his their supervisor as soon as possible and she/he they must submit a claim for benefits to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The nurse shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by MPI.
(iii) Where a nurse has applied for WCB or MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a WCB/MPI decision, the nurse may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions:
(iv) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the nurse’s basic salary as defined in Article 3802 (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse’s usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and EI contributions.
(v) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final WCB/MPI decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the nurse’s accumulated income protection credits.
(vi) The nurse shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient WCB/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 WCB/MPI directly to the nurse
(vii) In the event that the WCB/MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the nurse 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.
(bviii) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the nurse indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer.
(i) A nurse who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the WCB/MPI payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the nurse's regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the nurse's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse's usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. The Employer's supplement shall be charged to the nurse's accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the nurse's accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until 119 calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever is less.
(ii) Subject to the provisions of each plan, the nurse may request the Employer to deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the nurse to the Employer's pension plan, dental care plan, long term disability plan, and group life insurance plan as if the nurse was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the nurse elects to receive an advance, the nurse 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 nurse contributes.
(iii) Further to this, the Employer shall notify Workers Compensation/ Manitoba Public Insurance of salary adjustments at the time they occur.
(iv) In accordance with Section 41(6)(b) of the Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba, the Employer shall make application to the WCB by January 1, 1994 so that the WCB may determine whether or not the supplements referenced in 2303(b)(i) shall continue in effect after January 1, 1995.
(v) If at any time it is decided by the WCB/MPI that any payment to be made to the nurse by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the WCB/MPI, then such payment shall not be payable.
(c) Where the WCB/MPI recommends a work assessment period or a modified return to work period, the provisions of Article 7A06 shall apply.
(d) A nurse who is on LTD/WCB/MPI prior to the commencement of their vacation shall, upon their request, have their vacation displaced and such vacation shall be re-scheduled at a time mutually agreed between the nurse and the Employer within the available time periods remaining during that vacation year. Failing such agreement, the Employer will, at its discretion, schedule the vacation or payout the vacation. If the nurses’ current annual vacation cannot be reasonably scheduled by the end of the current vacation year the nurse may request to carry over to the next vacation year up to five (5) days of current annual vacation (pro-rated for part-time). 2304 The Employer shall be entitled to recover any income protection paid to a nurse if their employment is not continued beyond their probationary period, from the nurse's final termination cheque. 2305 A nurse who is unable to report for work due to illness or family illness shall inform their supervisor or designate prior to the commencement of their next scheduled shift(s). A nurse who fails, without valid reason, to give notice as specified below will not be entitled to receive income protection benefits for the shift(s) in question. Prior to Day shift -- One (1) hour Prior to Evening shift -- Three (3) hours Prior to Night shift -- Three (3) hours 2306 The Employer, either at the time of notification by the nurse of claiming income protection, or by advance notice prior to future income protection claims, may require a medical certificate or report as proof of the validity of any claim for income protection and as proof of the nurse's fitness to return to duty. Failure to provide such a certificate when requested may disqualify a nurse from receiving paid income protection or may result in a refusal of permission for the nurse to resume their duties. 2307 Days off and Recognized Holidays or days given in lieu of Recognized Holidays which fall within a period of sick leave shall not be considered a part of, or charged to, the nurses's accumulated income protection. 2308 At the effective date of this Agreement, each nurse will retain income protection entitlement accumulated and not used to that date. 2309 A nurse will inform the Employer in writing when a medical decision is made regarding elective surgery. As soon as a nurse is aware of a date upon which surgery will occur, the nurse shall notify the Employer, in writing, of this date and any change thereto so that staff coverage for their intended absence may be arranged. Failure to give such notice shall result in non-entitlement to income protection benefits for the period of absence. Where a nurse has been provided necessary time off due to scheduled surgery and where the surgery is subsequently cancelled, and where the Employer has made arrangements for alternate staffing to cover the anticipated absence, the Employer shall have the right to cancel the relief shifts. These relief shifts shall be clearly identified as being subject to forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation. 2310 If a nurse becomes injured or has a bona fide illness while on scheduled vacation, and they require hospitalization, the nurse shall be allowed to use their income protection for the period of hospitalization and/or post- hospitalization, and their vacation shall be rescheduled at a time mutually agreed between the nurse and the Employer within the available time periods remaining during that vacation year. Proof of such hospitalization and injury or bona fide illness shall be provided if requested. 2311 The nurse’s current income protection banks will be included on their pay stubs. 2312 Subject to the provisions of Article 2302, a nurse may use up to fourteen (14) days income protection per calendar year for the purpose of providing care in the event of an illness of a spouse, common law spouse including same sex partner and fiancé, child, stepchild, xxxxxx child, parent, step-parent, or parent-in-law. 2313 A nurse who has completed the probationary period who is unable to perform their work by reason of an accident or illness not fully covered by income protection, upon providing an acceptable medical certificate, shall be granted unpaid leave of absence as required for recovery; subject to review at three (3) months, or lesser intervals, at the discretion of the Employer.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. 2301 A nurse having accumulated an entitlement to income protection credits may claim basic pay for such income protection against such accumulation with respect to periods during which:
(i) She/he was unable to work because of an incapacitation due to accident or illness, however, a nurse cannot receive income protection benefits for any period of time during which she/he is eligible for wage loss benefits from either the Workers Compensation Board or the Manitoba Public Insurance as a result of a motor vehicle accident, accident [subject to 2303], or
(ii) In the opinion of the Employer, her/his presence constituted a health hazard for resident and/or other employees and she/he was instructed by the Employer to leave her/his place of duty; or
(iii) She/he attends an appointment related to a medical/dental examination and/or treatment, subject to 37033704. 2302 Each nurse shall accumulate income protection at the rate of one and one- quarter (1.25) days for each full month of employment up to a maximum of 140 days. (*In the nurse's first year of employment, amend "one hundred day" to read "three-quarters of a day" and nineteen (119) daysamend "one-quarter of a day" to read "one-half of a day".)
(i) A nurse who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing her/his duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to her/his immediate supervisor.
(ii) A nurse 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 nurse by W.C.B. WCB. Where a nurse is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she/he must advise her/his supervisor as soon as possible and she/he must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The nurse shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by MPI.
(iii) Where a nurse has applied for WCB or MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a WCB/MPI decision, the nurse may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions:
(iv) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the nurse’s 's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse’s 's usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and EI contributions.
(v) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final WCB/MPI decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the nurse’s 's accumulated income protection credits.
(vi) The nurse shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient WCB/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 WCB/MPI directly to the nurse.
(vii) In the event that the WCB/MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the nurse 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.
(bviii) Where Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the nurse indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer.
(i) A nurse who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the WCB/MPI recommends a work assessment period payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the nurse's regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the nurse's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse's usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. The Employer's supplement shall be charged to the nurse's accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the nurse's accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or a modified return until 119 calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever is less.
(ii) Subject to work period, the provisions of 7A06 each plan, the nurse may request the Employer to deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the con- tributions which would have been paid by the nurse to the Employer's pension plan, dental plan, and D&R plan and group life insurance plan as if the nurse was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the nurse elects to receive an advance, the nurse 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 nurse contributes.
(iii) Further to this, the Employer shall applynotify Workers Compensation/ Manitoba Public Insurance of salary adjustments at the time they occur.
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(v) If at any time it is decided by the WCB/MPI that any payment to be made to the nurse by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the WCB/MPI, then such payment shall not be payable.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
- INCOME PROTECTION AND WORKERS COMPENSATION. 2301 A nurse having accumulated an entitlement to income protection may claim basic pay for such income protection against such accumulation with respect to periods during which:
(i) She/he The nurse was unable to work because of an incapacitation due to accident or illness, however, a nurse cannot receive income protection benefits for any period of time during which she/he is they are eligible for wage loss benefits from either the Workers Compensation Board or the Manitoba Public Insurance as a result of a motor vehicle accident, accident [subject to Article 2303], or
(ii) In the opinion of the Employer, her/his their presence constituted a health hazard for resident residents and/or other employees and she/he the nurse was instructed by the Employer to leave her/his their place of duty; or
(iii) She/he The nurse attends an appointment related to a medical/dental examination and/or treatment, subject to 3703Article 3704. 2302 Each nurse shall Nurses will be allowed to accumulate income protection at the rate of one and one- one-quarter (1.25) days of income protection entitlement for each full month one hundred seventy-three and three-tenths (173.3) hours of employment which leave may be accumulated to a maximum of one hundred and nineteen twenty (119120) days.
(i) A nurse who becomes injured or ill in the course of performing her/his their duties must report such injury or illness as soon as possible to her/his their immediate supervisor.
(ii) A nurse 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 nurse by W.C.B. WCB. Where a nurse is unable to work because of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident she/he the nurse must advise her/his their supervisor as soon as possible and she/he the nurse must submit a claim for benefits to the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The nurse shall be entitled to receive full income protection benefits for any period of time deemed to be a “waiting period” by MPI.
(iii) Where a nurse has applied for WCB or MPI benefits and where a loss of normal salary would result while awaiting a WCB/MPI decision, the nurse may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting an advance subject to the following conditions:
(iv) Advance payment(s) shall not exceed the nurse’s 's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse’s 's usual income tax deductions, Canada Pension Plan contributions, and EI contributions.
(v) The advance(s) will cover the period of time from the date of injury until the date the final WCB/MPI decision is received, however in no case shall the total amount of the advance exceed seventy percent (70%) of the value of the nurse’s 's accumulated income protection credits.
(vi) The nurse shall reimburse the Employer by assigning sufficient WCB/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 WCB/MPI directly to the nurse.
(vii) In the event that the WCB/MPI disallows the claim, including any appeal, the nurse 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.
(bviii) Upon request, the Employer will provide a statement to the nurse indicating the amount of advance payment(s) made and repayment(s) received by the Employer.
(i) A nurse who has accumulated sufficient income protection credits may elect to submit an application to the Employer requesting that the Employer supplement the WCB/MPI payments. The amount of such supplement will equal ten percent (10%) of the nurse's regular net salary not earned due to the time loss. Regular net salary will be based on the nurse's basic salary as defined in Article 3802 of the Collective Agreement (exclusive of overtime), less the nurse's usual income tax deduction, Canada Pension Plan contributions and Employment Insurance contributions. The Employer's supplement shall be charged to the nurse's accumulated income protection credits and such supplement shall be paid until the nurse's accumulated income protection credits are exhausted, or until 119 calendar days have elapsed since the first day of supplement, whichever is less.
(ii) Subject to the provisions of each plan, the nurse may request the Employer to deduct from the supplement, if sufficient, the contributions which would have been paid by the nurse to the Employer's pension plan, dental care plan, *long term disability plan, and group life insurance plan as if the nurse was not disabled. If the supplement is not sufficient, or where the nurse elects to receive an advance, the nurse 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 nurse contributes.
(iii) Further to this, the Employer shall notify Workers Compensation/ Manitoba Public Insurance of salary adjustments at the time they occur.
(iv) In accordance with Section 41(6)(b) of the Workers Compensation Act of Manitoba, the Employer shall make application to the WCB by January 1, 1994 so that the WCB may determine whether or not the supplements referenced in 2303(b)(i) shall continue in effect after January 1, 1995.
(v) If at any time it is decided by the WCB/MPI that any payment to be made to the nurse by the Employer must be offset against benefits otherwise payable by the WCB/MPI, then such payment shall not be payable.
(c) Where the WCB/MPI recommends a work assessment period or a modified return to work period, the provisions of Article 7A06 shall apply.
(d) A nurse who is on LTD/WCB/MPI prior to the commencement of their vacation shall, upon their request, have their vacation displaced and such vacation shall be re-scheduled at a time mutually agreed between the nurse and the Employer within the available time periods remaining during that vacation year. Failing such agreement, the Employer will, at its discretion, schedule the vacation or payout the vacation. If the nurses’ current annual vacation cannot be reasonably scheduled by the end of the current vacation year the nurse may request to carry over to the next vacation year up to five (5) days of current annual vacation (pro-rated for part-time). 2304 The Employer shall be entitled to recover any income protection paid to a nurse if their employment is not continued beyond their probation period, from the nurse’s final termination cheque. 2305 A nurse who is unable to report for work due to illness shall or family illness inform their supervisor or designate prior to the commencement of their next scheduled shift. A nurse who fails, without valid reason, to give notice as specified below will not be entitled to receive income protection benefits for the shift in question. Prior to Day Shift -- One (1) hour Prior to Evening Shift -- Three (3) hours Prior to Night Shift -- Three (3) hours 2306 The Employer, either at the time of notification by the nurse of claiming income protection, or by advance notice prior to future income protection claims, may require a medical certificate or report as proof of the validity of any claim for income protection and as proof of the nurse's fitness to return to duty. Failure to provide such a certificate when requested may disqualify a nurse from receiving paid income protection or may result in a refusal of permission for the nurse to resume their duties. 2307 Days off and Recognized Holidays or days given in lieu of Recognized Holidays which fall within a period of sick leave shall not be considered a part of, or charged to, the nurse's accumulated income protection. 2308 At the effective date of this Agreement, each nurse will retain income protection entitlement accumulated and not used to that date. 2309 A nurse will inform the Employer in writing when a medical decision is made regarding elective surgery. As soon as a nurse is aware of a date upon which surgery will occur, the nurse shall notify the Employer, in writing, of this date and any change thereto so that staff coverage for their intended absence may be arranged. Failure to give such notice shall result in non-entitlement to income protection benefits for the period of absence. Where a nurse has been provided necessary time off due to scheduled surgery and where the surgery is subsequently cancelled, and where the Employer has made arrangements for alternate staffing to cover the anticipated absence, the Employer shall have the right to cancel the relief shifts. These relief shifts shall be clearly identified as being subject to forty-eight (48) hours notice of cancellation. 2310 If a nurse becomes injured or has a bona fide illness while on scheduled vacation, and they require hospitalization, the nurse shall be allowed to use their income protection for the period of hospitalization and/or post-hospitalization, and their vacation shall be rescheduled at a time mutually agreed between the nurse and the Employer within the available time periods remaining during that vacation year. Proof of such hospitalization and injury or bona fide illness shall be provided if requested. 2311 The nurse’s current income protection banks will be included on their pay stubs. 2312 Subject to the provisions of Article 2302, a nurse may use up to fourteen (14) days income protection per calendar year for the purpose of providing care in the event of an illness of a spouse, common law spouse including same sex partner and fiancé, child, stepchild, xxxxxx child, parent, step-parent, or parent-in-law. 2313 A nurse who has completed the probationary period who is unable to perform their work by reason of an accident or illness not fully covered by income protection, upon providing an acceptable medical certificate, shall be granted unpaid leave of absence as required for recovery; subject to review at three (3) months, or lesser intervals, at the discretion of the Employer.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
