Benefits

Benefits

Coverage details for SCFA members under the collective agreement

Details of Coverage

SCFA members have rights to numerous benefits through our collective agreements. Details can be found in sections 9.4, 9.5, and 9.8 of the local agreement, as well as sections 7.5, 8.3, 9.2 and 9.3 of the common agreement.

SCFA Benefits Booklet

Group Benefits

The Employee benefits package is currently provided through Manulife Life Insurance. See the Manulife site for more information including claim forms.

Questions about benefits? Contact Michele Laurin, Pension and Benefits Officer, at extension 21231 or visit the Human Resources page on the Selkirk College website.

EFAP – Counselling
All Selkirk College employees and their spouses have access to counselling services provided by Homewood Health.

The Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) is provided by Homewood Health.

Homewood Brochure
Homewood FAQ

Disability Management Committee

The SCFA representatives on the joint union-management Disability Management and Rehabilitation Committee are Jennifer Reid and Lisa Gates.

Employee

  • Notify Supervisor and Disability Management Coordinator of absence immediately
  • Have physician complete Work Abilities Form (cost borne by employee)
  • Complete rehabilitation application and sign off on Occupational Demands form if no detailed job description available
  • Provide proof of disability during sick leave, short and/or long term disability
  • Actively participate in the rehabilitation/modified work process
  • Ensure physician provides necessary documentation to Manulife

Supervisor

  • Contact Disability Management Coordinator if an employee will be absent for longer than 5 days
  • Keep in touch with Employee and Disability Management Coordinator
  • Provide modified work to temporarily/partially disabled employees

Manulife

  • Adjudicate all short-term and long-term disability claims
  • Assist in difficult sick leave claims
  • Ensure timely and accurate payment to employees

Rehabilitation Committee

  • Facilitate employee return-to-work plans
  • Work with physicians and supervisors to modify rehabilitation programs
  • Ensure confidentiality and proper documentation

Union

  • Provide employee advocacy and guidance during disability claims
  • Ensure fair treatment and compliance with agreements

Claims Review Committee

  • Conduct medical reviews for disability appeals
  • Ensure a fair hearing and final determination on claims

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