A message from James W.E. Rush, Vice President Academic & Provost
In 2021 the Ontario government passed Bill 27, which changed the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and requires employers including the University to prepare and implement a written “policy” for all employees on disconnecting from work.
A message from Human Resources:
| To: | All Employees |
| From: | Human Resources |
| Date: | May 4, 2022 |
| Subject: | New Pension and Benefits Rates effective May 1, 2022 |
| Note: | This email is for information |
What is happening?
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A message fromMarilyn Thompson, Associate Provost, Human Resources.
A message fromMarilyn Thompson, Associate Provost, Human Resources.
A message from Marilyn Thompson, Associate Provost, Human Resources
The Pension & Benefits Committee has reviewed the maxima corresponding with the extended health and dental benefit provisions and approved the following changes effective January 1st, 2022:
| Benefit | Provision | Previous Maxima | New Maxima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Health | Counsellor (Psychologist/Social Worker/Psychotherapist) | $943 | $975 |
| All other Paramedical Services/ hearing aids | $743 | $768 | |
| Private duty nursing | $22,517 per year | 23,271 per year | |
| Out-of-pocket cap | $130 single/ $262 family | $133 single/ $267 family | |
| Dental | Basic Services | $2358 | $2466 |
| Major Services | $3553 | $3716 | |
| Orthodontia | $3533 | $3716 | |
| Retiree Life Insurance | Coverage for eligible employees who retire on or after January 1, 2022 | $5700 | $5900 |
The minimum wage rates in Ontario are increasing on January 1, 2022 as summarized in the following table:
|
Minimum wage rate |
Current wage rate |
Effective January 1, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
|
General minimum wage – applies to most employees |
$14.35 per hour |
$15.00 per hour |
|
Student minimum wage – applies to students under the age of 18 who work 28 hours a week or less when school is in session, or work during a school break or summer holidays |
$13.50 per hour |
$14.10 per hour |
|
Liquor servers minimum wage – applies to employees who serve liquor directly to customers or guests in licensed premises as a regular part of their work |
$12.55 per hour |
$15.00 per hour |
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