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July 15, 2013
In the event of a divorce/separation or a permanent conclusion to a relationship of a conjugal nature, the superannuation benefit entitlements accrued by a PSSA participant during the course of a marriage or period of cohabitation in a relationship of a conjugal nature may be divided in accordance with the provisions of the Pension Benefits Division Act (PBDA).
July 15, 2013
In the event of the death of a PSSA contributor, the survivor and children become entitled to an immediate allowance.
Definition of « Survivor »
The PSSA defines survivor as:
July 15, 2013
35 Years Pensionable Service
Employees cannot accumulate more than 35 years of pensionable service.
After 35 years of pensionable service, the employee's contribution rate drops to 1% of pensionable earnings. Her or his salary is still included in the calculation of the 5 consecutive years of highest average earnings to determine the superannuation benefit entitlement.
Age 71
Employees cease contributions and accumulation of pensionable service starting January 1st of the year following their 71st birthday.
February 1, 2010
Both employers and unions had agreed that all cases - including discipline cases and appeals against health and safety officers’ directions - should be appealed first to the Appeals Officer and then to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB).
That would have let easily resolvable issues be dealt with without the quasi-judicial procedure of the CIRB. A more formal process is still necessary to deal with any remaining impartially and effectively.
February 1, 2010
Did you know that no employer can punish workers for exercising their rights under the Canada Labour Code? This includes dismissal, suspension, lay-off, demotion, financial or other penalty or withholding wages. This is covered in Section 147 of Canada’s Occupational Health and Safety regulations (Disciplinary Action, s.147).