Volume 25, No. 12	Editor: Bob Rupert	February, 1995.





  

           Maternity and Parental Leave Entitlement for CUASA Members



Maternity Leave

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Natural Mothers can receive either twelve weeks at 100% of salary fully

paid by the University or seventeen weeks at 95% of salary.   In the

latter case,  the first two weeks are fully paid by the University and the

next fifteen comprise UIC benefit topped up by the University.



A faculty member who selects the twelve weeks at full pay is eligible,

then, to apply for UIC benefits not topped up by the University.  The

number of weeks of UIC to which the member is entitled will depend on when

the faculty member commenced  the twelve weeks leave with  pay and the

date of birth.   If granted,  there is a two week waiting period.  The

leave after the twelve weeks would be granted  pursuant to Article 20.1 of

the collective agreement.



During the twelve and seventeen week leaves  all  benefits  and normal 

premium cost-sharing arrangements continue.



Parental Leave

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Natural mothers who elect to take seven weeks maternity leave at 95% of

salary are entitled to ten additional weeks any time in the twelve months

following the birth of the child.  If they are eligible of UIC benefit

they will receive 95% of salary which comprises the UIC benefit and a

top-up from the University.  No waiting period is required before the

benefits commence.



Natural mothers who elect to take twelve weeks at 100% of salary are

entitled to 12 more weeks at any time in the twelve months following the

birth of the child.  If they are eligible for UIC benefits they will

receive 95% of salary.  The first two weeks are fully paid by  the

University.   The next  ten  weeks  comprise UIC benefits topped up by the

University to 95% of salary.



Natural fathers and adoptive mothers and fathers are entitled to twelve

weeks leave at 95% of salary.  The first two weeks are fully paid by the

University and for the following ten weeks UIC benefits are topped up by

the University.



UIC parental leave benefits are payable to either the natural mother or

father or adoptive mother or father.  The full benefit is not payable to

each parent but can be shared.  During the twelve and ten-week parental

leaves all full benefits continue with normal premium cost-sharing.



                        Powers of Attorney



Ontario's laws have been updated by the Substitute Decisions Act.  

Current law allows you to choose someone to look  after your financial

affairs  if  you become mentally  incapable.   Now, for the first time in

Ontario, this new law also gives you the legal authority to plan personal

care ahead.  The legal way to give someone authority to make decisions for

you is by a power of attorney.  Under the Act you can choose those you

trust to make financial decisions for you and to explain in advance your

values and wishes to make difficult decisions easier.



Power of attorney is simply a legal document by which one person gives

another person authority to make decisions for them if they become

mentally incapable.  Separate powers of attorney have to be made for

financial decisions and personal care.  The new law in Ontario has

different rules for each.



Power of Attorney Kits containing an information booklet, blank power of

attorney forms and guidelines are available free from the Access Ontario

Office in the Rideau Centre.





                           HOUSING NOTICES



CUASA provides a list of housing notices as a service to its members.  

Notices must be submitted to the CUASA office in writing, either by mail

or by fax.   Housing notices will not be accepted over the phone.  CUASA

cannot guarantee the placement of notices.



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canal & river skating, cycling and running paths.  Bike/bus to Ottawa U.

and downtown.  3 Bdrm., 1 bath house w/parking, w/d $1350/mo. + util.

Furnishings negot.  Non-smokers preferred.  Available June 1995 - June

1996.  Phone (613) 730-1620.



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