| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.40 |
| Liaison | Mary-Lee Townsend |
| Submission Date | Jan. 16, 2025 |
Western University
PA-12: Employee Rights
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
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12.1 Number of weeks of paid maternity leave
26.90
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the maternity leave options available to employees:
Protected Leave: Through the province, eligible employees are entitled to 17 weeks of unpaid Pregnancy Leave and up 61 weeks of Parental Leave; or 63 weeks of Parental Leave if Pregnancy Leave is not taken. https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/pregnancy-and-parental-leave
Pay during leave:
- Through federal EI maternity, eligible employees have access to up to 15 weeks of Maternity benefits at 55% pay (up to $668/wk) https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-maternity-parental.html
- Through Western's Supplemental Employment Insurance Benefits, eligible employees can have their EI benefits topped up to 95% for up to 17 weeks. https://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/leave/index.html
Eligibility requirements vary between Western’s 12 Employee Groups/Collective Agreements
95%*17 weeks = 26.9 weeks of pay at 60%.
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
1
12.2 Percentage of employees eligible for paid all-gender family/medical leave
100
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s eligibility criteria for paid family/medical leave:
Parental leave:
Through federal EI parental benefits, eligible employees have access to Standard Parental benefits at 55% pay (up to $668/wk) for up to 40 weeks that can be shared between parents, but one parent cannot receive more than 35 weeks of standard benefits; or Extended Parental benefits at 33% pay (up to $401/wk) for up to 69 weeks that can be shared between parents, but one parent cannot receive more than 61 weeks of extended benefits. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-maternity-parental.html
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
1
12.3 Published measures to protect employee rights
Yes
Does the institution publish information on grievance resolution in a format that is accessible to all employees?:
Yes
Does the institution publish information on whistleblower protections in a format that is accessible to all employees?:
Yes
Does the institution publish information on freedom of association in a format that is accessible to all employees?:
Yes
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s published measures to protect employee rights:
Western’s Non Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy
Mapp1.35 - – The purpose of this policy is to confirm the University’s commitment to providing a learning and working environment free of Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct. https://uwo.ca/univsec//pdf/policies_procedures/section1/mapp135.pdf
On the Human Rights Webpage - the process to report an incident of concern is outlined , online reporting form provided for ease in reporting.
The policy provides procedures for reporting incidents of concern. Under the policy options of filing a formal complaint or seeking alternate resolution are available for relevant matters
Grievance Resolution
Western has 12 employee groups/collective agreements. Each collective agreement contains information on grievence proceedures. For employees that do not fall under a collective agreement, there are policies for problem/dispute resolution. https://www.uwo.ca/hr/working/groups_agreements.html
Whistleblower Protection:
• Mapp 1.43 – Safe Disclosure Policy
The University depends on its members to report apparent breaches of ethical conduct in order that they may be investigated and corrective action taken. This policy provides a mechanism to disclose concerns without fear of retaliation and reflects the University’s commitment to accountability and ethical conduct. Anyone who has reasonable grounds to suspect unethical behavior or improper financial activity is expected to bring forward the allegation in a timely manner.
Freedom of Assocation
https://www.uwo.ca/hr/working/groups_agreements.html Western has 12 employee groups with whom we negotiate collective agreements that govern the terms of employment. These employees range from faculty to researchers and librarians, hospitality, facilities and administrative professionals. Collective agreements vary in length, terms and conditions, depending on the bargaining unit. They all take place in accordance with rules set out by the Ontario Labour Relations Act.
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
1
Optional documentation
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