Infosheet No. 8
Teachers and Parenthood Leave
Collective Agreement Provisions
Both the Provincial Collective Agreement (Article 17) and the Labrador West Collective Agreement (Article 28) provide for maternity, adoption and parental leave without pay to a teacher, with the provision that the teacher shall be returned to a comparable or the same teaching position held prior to the […]
Infosheet No. 7
NLTA Group Insurance – Members’ Benefits/Responsibilities
Introduction
The NLTA Group Insurance Plan is owned by the Association and operated through a Board of Managers (all members) appointed by the Executive. By a legal Deed of Declaration, these individuals are given the mandate and responsibility for overseeing the successful operation of all aspects of the plan […]
Infosheet No. 6
Benefit Changes Upon Marriage, Common Law Relationships or Acquiring Dependents
Introduction
Upon getting married, entering into a common law relationship including same-sex relationships, or acquiring dependents, members should be aware of a number of items which they must action in order to put their benefit house in order. Too often we incorrectly assume that matters […]
Infosheet No. 5
Teachers and Employment Insurance
Introduction
This Infosheet provides an overview of the main issues in Employment Insurance (EI) as they may apply to teachers. EI is a benefit available to individuals who, for various reasons, find themselves without employment, or unable to work. It is important to understand the basic benefit structure and how the […]
Infosheet No. 3
The Teachers’ Pension Plan
Introduction
This Infosheet is designed to give a summary of the provisions of the Teachers’ Pension Plan. For more detailed information, consult the booklet “Plan Member Guide (Pension Plan Booklet)”, available on the Teachers’ Pension Plan Corporation (TPPC) website at www. tppcnl.ca/ FormsResources. Individual contact may be made through the NLTA Programs and […]
Infosheet No. 1
NLTA Programs and Services
Introduction
Programs and Services undertakes the work of the NLTA in the following major areas: Collective Bargaining; Administration of the Collective Agreements (including discipline matters and grievances/arbitrations); Group Insurance; Teachers’ Pensions and Pre-Retirement Seminars; Professional Development; Employee Assistance Program; Employment Insurance; Teacher Payroll; Workers’ Compensation/Injury on Duty; Occupational Health and Safety; […]
Infosheet No. 2
Sick and Can’t Work – What Then?
Introduction
Programs and Services staff are frequently asked what benefits are available if a member is sick for an extended period of time and unable to continue teaching. The purpose of this Infosheet is to outline to members the benefits which may be available if they are unable […]
Infosheets
These infosheets are intended to provide information to teachers of a general nature only. Documents such as the collective agreements, legislation and policies referenced in Infosheets will govern the specific rights and benefits of teachers. For further information please contact an administrator officer in Programs and Services.
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