Common use of Rate of Allowance Clause in Contracts

Rate of Allowance. In respect of the period of maternity leave, payments made according to the Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Plan will consist of the following: (i) For the first two (2) weeks, payments equivalent to ninety-three per cent (93%) of her regular weekly wage; and (ii) Up to sixteen (16) additional weeks' payment equivalent to the difference between the unemployment insurance benefits the employee is eligible to receive and ninety-three per cent (93%) of her regular weekly wage. (iii) The weekly wage referred to in subsections (i) and (ii) shall be the employee's hourly rate of pay as set out in the Wage Schedule multiplied by the employee's regular weekly hours of work. (iv) The above benefits shall be payable while the employee is on maternity leave, provided that the employee signs an endeavour to return to work following maternity leave for a minimum of six months and provided that the employee signs an assignment of wages to the Hospital Employees' Union so that in the event the employee does not return to work, the Hospital Employees' Union may deduct an amount equal to such wages and benefits from any monies owing to the employee from any source, including from the Retirement Allowance fund. Alternatively, where an employee does not sign an endeavour to this effect, the above wages and benefits shall be payable upon the employee's return to work and completion of six calendar months' work.