WorkSafeBC Payments Clause Samples
The WorkSafeBC Payments clause outlines the responsibilities of parties regarding payments related to workers' compensation coverage under WorkSafeBC. Typically, it specifies which party is responsible for registering with WorkSafeBC, paying required premiums, and ensuring that all employees or subcontractors are properly covered. For example, a contractor may be required to provide proof of coverage and maintain good standing with WorkSafeBC throughout the duration of a project. This clause ensures that workplace injuries are properly insured and that liability for workers' compensation claims is clearly allocated, thereby protecting both parties from unexpected costs or legal disputes.
WorkSafeBC Payments. Employees on WorkSafeBC Injury Compensation will be paid an advance equal to the lesser of their base hours (i.e. seven and one-half [7 1/2] in the case of Operators) times their hourly rate times sixty-eight percent (68%) or the WorkSafeBC maximum for each day the employees are off on WorkSafeBC Injury Compensation. The advance will be paid on their regular pay cheques. Payments from the WorkSafeBC (WSCB) will then be paid directly to the Employer. If the WSCB reassesses the employees' wage loss compensation, the Employer will change the amount of the advance accordingly. An employee whose WSCB claim is denied must apply for benefits under the Wage Protection Plan and repay the WSCB advance from those benefits. If the advance is not fully covered by the Wage Protection Plan benefits, the difference will be recovered from the employee's pay in accordance with the following: Amounts will be recovered:
1. in not more than ten (10) consecutive pay periods, except as provided in (3) below; and
2. in relatively equal payments, at no less than $100 per payment, unless the outstanding balance to be repaid is less than $100, in which case the entire amount will be recovered in one payment; and
3. In cases where the amounts owed exceed $1,000, the Pay Department will advise the Union and the Employee to ensure the Employee understands the repayment plan; and
4. in cases where the amount to be recovered on one single pay cheque exceeds 50% of the employee’s regular net pay*, the amount recovered per cheque will be adjusted to 50% of the employee’s regular net pay and the number of pay periods over which the amount is recovered will be extended beyond ten (10) to the number of pay periods required to recover the entire amount of the advance; and
5. in cases where the above arrangement would create extreme economic hardship for the employee, the Employer and the Union will meet to discuss alternate payment arrangements. (*Regular net pay is defined as gross pay less statutory and mandatory deductions.) Upon termination, any outstanding WSBC advance will be recovered from the employee's final pay.
WorkSafeBC Payments a. Compensation received from WorkSafeBC for a work-related illness or injury shall be paid to the Board and the teacher shall continue to be paid full salary for six (6) months with no charge against the accumulated sick leave.
i. Subsequently, the difference between regular salary and the compensation payment shall be charged against the teacher’s sick leave credit until no accumulated sick leave remains, whereupon the teacher will receive the WorkSafeBC payments directly and the Board’s responsibility to maintain salary and benefits shall cease.
b. Compensation does not include a disability pension or other final settlement award arising from such disability. Compensation means periodic payments during the period of temporary disablement.
WorkSafeBC Payments. (a) An employee in receipt of WorkSafeBC Benefits shall have their full pay made up for the first (1st) five (5) working days and they may choose either of the following options if they are on WorkSafeBC Benefits in excess of five (5) days:
(i) on the sixth (6th) and subsequent days, full pay may be made up from sick leave credits available; or
(ii) from the sixth (6th) day to a maximum of one (1) year, the Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the following benefits: Medical Services Plan, Group Insurance/Weekly Indemnity, Dental Plan and Extended Health.
(b) During the period of WorkSafeBC Benefits, an employee shall not be allowed to change their decision regarding Section 26.01(a)(i) or 26.01(a)(ii).
WorkSafeBC Payments. Employees applying for WorkSafeBC wage loss benefits will be paid an advance equal to the estimated net WorkSafeBC benefit. The advance will be paid on their regular pay. Payments from WorkSafeBC will then be paid directly to the Employer. If WorkSafeBC reassesses the Employee’s wage loss compensation, the Employer will change the amount of the advance accordingly and will recover any resulting overpayment. An Employee whose WorkSafeBC claim is denied must apply for benefits under the Disability Plan and repay the WorkSafeBC advance from those benefits. If the advance is not fully covered by the Disability Plan benefits, the difference will be recovered from the Employee’s pay. If the amount to be recovered is greater than 16 hours pay, it will be recovered in manageable increments over more than one pay period, following consultation with the Employee. Upon termination, any outstanding WorkSafeBC advance will be recovered from the Employee’s final pay.
WorkSafeBC Payments.
(a) An employee in receipt of WorkSafeBC Benefits shall have their full pay made up for the first (1st) five (5) working days and they may choose either of the following options if they are on WorkSafeBC Benefits in excess of five (5) days:
(i) on the sixth (6th) and subsequent days, full pay may be made up from sick leave credits available; or
(ii) from the sixth (6th) day to a maximum of one (1) year, the Employer shall pay one hundred percent (100%) of the following benefits: Medical Services Plan, Group Insurance/Weekly Indemnity, Dental Plan and Extended Health.
(b) During the period of WorkSafeBC Benefits, an employee shall not be allowed to change their decision regarding Clauses 26.01(a)(i) or 26.01(a)(ii). ARTICLE 27 - SAFETY
27.01 Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee(s)
(a) Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee(s) shall be set up as required by the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act. The Union shall appoint its representatives to this Committee. Meetings shall be held once each month during working hours.
(b) The Employer and the Union agree to co-operate in improving the safety and occupational health of employees and in educating employees and supervisors in proper safety practices and procedures.