GROUP INSURANCE BENEFITS

During maternity leave, the employee shall be entitled to the following benefits providing (1) she was normally entitled to such benefits and (2) she pays her share of premiums:

1. Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-term and Long-term disability
2. Extended Health, Dental and Critical Illness benefits
3. Pension
4. Medical Service Plan (MSP)

The aforementioned benefits shall continue uninterrupted during the period of time the employee is on maternity and/or parental leave provided that the employee makes arrangements prior to commencing the leave to pay their share of the benefit premiums for that.

IMPORTANT: Prior to commencing the leave, the employee must provide their employer with post-dated cheques to cover the costs of their portion of the benefit expenses.