| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.27 |
| Liaison | Jesse Russell |
| Submission Date | Dec. 30, 2024 |
Canadore College
PA-12: Employee Rights
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 3.00 |
12.1 Number of weeks of paid maternity leave
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the maternity leave options available to employees:
Canadore College offers eligible full-time employees a salary top-up through Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Plans during pregnancy and parental leave.
The top-up ensures that employees receive up to 93% of their regular salary for a total of 52 weeks. Jobs are protected even if the staff member elects to take an extended parental leave at 78 weeks.
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12.2 Percentage of employees eligible for paid all-gender family/medical leave
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s eligibility criteria for paid family/medical leave:
Canadore College provides paid family and medical leave as part of its comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees (regular full time employees - support, academic, and admin). Full-time employees are entitled to paid leave for medical reasons, caregiving responsibilities, or other family-related needs, in accordance with the terms outlined in their collective agreements or employment contracts.
Part-Time Support Staff (PTSS) are newly unionized and do not currently have access to benefits. As a result, they are not eligible for the enhanced paid leave described above. However, they are entitled to the minimum leave provisions under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), which include job-protected leave that may qualify for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.
Specific eligibility criteria include:
- Employment Type: Paid leave benefits are primarily available to full-time staff. Part-time or contract employees may have access to similar benefits on a prorated basis or as specified in their agreements.
- Duration of Leave: The duration and pay for family/medical leave are determined based on individual circumstances, employment category, and provincial regulations, ensuring compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA).
- Purpose of Leave: Paid leave may be granted for illness, injury, the birth or adoption of a child, or the care of a family member facing serious health challenges.
Canadore College also emphasizes inclusivity and flexibility in addressing employee needs, complementing paid leave options with additional resources, such as mental health support and access to Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP).
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12.3 Published measures to protect employee rights
Does the institution publish information on grievance resolution in a format that is accessible to all employees?:
Does the institution publish information on whistleblower protections in a format that is accessible to all employees?:
Does the institution publish information on freedom of association in a format that is accessible to all employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s published measures to protect employee rights:
Safe College Community Policy:The purpose of this policy is to demonstrate the College’s commitment to provide a safe and respectful college community that is free from violence and harassment.\
Procedures - Respectful College Community Policy:
Canadore College believes in a Respectful College Community that reflects the principles found in The Ontario Human Rights Code which states that every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to the right to learn and work in an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on all prohibited grounds: age, race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, marital status, family status, or record of offenses.
Union Information: this is made available on site and collective agreements are posted to on Canadore website within staff resources section linked here
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Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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