HRM200 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: United Grain Growers, Outsourcing, Occupational Safety And Health

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM200
• Professor: Katrina Di Gravio

Document Summary

Employee benefits indirect financial payments given to employees. May include supplementary health and life insurance, vacation, pension, education plans, and discounts on company products. Employment insurance (ei) = a federal program that provides income benefits if a person is unable to work through no fault of his or her own. Canada/quebec pension plan (c/qpp): programs that provide three types of benefits: Survivor or death benefits payable to the employee"s dependants regardless of age at time of death. Disability benefits payable to employees with disabilities and their dependants: benefits are payable only to those individuals who make contributions to the plans and/or available to their family members. Workers" compensation = provides income and medical benefits to victims of work related accidents or illnesses and/or their dependants, regardless of fault. Leaves of absence (unpaid): specified in employment standards legislation, maternity/parental leave, adoption leave, bereavement leave, compassionate care leave.