Forward Regulatory Plan: 2020 to 2022: Amending the Public Service Superannuation Regulations (pensionable service status of periods of absence without pay)
Title or working title of regulatory initiative
Amending the Public Service Superannuation Regulations : pensionable service status of periods of absence without pay
Enabling act(s)
Description
Amendments to the Public Service Superannuation Regulations (PSSR) are required as current provisions dealing with contributions owing by a pension plan contributor for periods of leave without pay are not completely aligned with the enabling legislation. Recent amendments to the Canada Labour Code and Employment Insurance legislation extend the circumstances where it is mandatory to provide employees with leave of absence without pay and with the same benefits as other employees during that period. Of note, these changes extend the period for maternity and parental benefits, and create new periods of compassionate care leave to look after a family member who is gravely ill.
Key objective(s)
To amend the existing provisions to ensure the recognition of the new periods of mandatory leave.
This regulatory initiative is associated with the department’s Regulatory Stock Review Plan: 2020 to 2030.
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)
Regulatory cooperation is not required as this initiative is internal to the management of the public service pension plan.
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses
There are no expected impacts on Canadians, including businesses, as this issue is internal to the management of the public service pension plan.
Consultations
Consultations have been initiated with the Public Service Pension Advisory Committee, comprised of employer, employee and retiree representatives.
Public consultations are not applicable as this issue is internal to the management of the public service pension plan and seeks alignment with legislation applicable to all Canadian employers and employees.
Links to additional information
Departmental contact information
Deborah Elder
Senior Director, Pensions and Benefits Sector
Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer
613-907-7819
Deborah.Elder@tbs-sct.gc.ca
This regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan: 2018-2020
For more information
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