OBJECTIVE
The PSAC fully recognizes that Family is not solely defined as consisting of “mother AND father with children” and may take several forms including, but not limited to: single parents, same-sex parents, dependant relatives residing in the household.
The objective of this policy is to remove one of the barriers which prevent members from participating fully in Union activities.
The Family Care Policy (FCP) is intended to assist the member in covering additional costs incurred as a direct result of attending an authorized PSAC activity.
Where the member is the sole caregiver at the time of the authorized union activity, the FCP will cover costs for care during the day outside normal work/school/daycare hours.
To achieve a maximum amount of flexibility, every effort will be made to provide on-site child care where Early Childhood Educated (ECE) or certified caregivers are available for hire. When on-site childcare is provided, caregivers will be made available for evening sessions that form part of the schedule of events.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Family care costs that would have ordinarily been incurred during work hours had the member been at his/her place of work.
The FCP shall not cover cost for care provided by a spouse/partner or a relative residing in the household .
WHO IS COVERED
Members are entitled to claim expenses related to the care of the following family members who reside on a full or part-time basis with the member:
1. A child under 18 years of age;
2. A person with a disability;
3. An adult, who is a dependant, requiring care.
COSTS COMPENSATED
Family care expenses will be reimbursed as follows:
1. Where the care is provided by someone other than a licensed agency/caregiver or the spouse/partner:
a) the actual amount up to a maximum of $50 per day for the first family member; (Day is defined as care provided some time between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.)
b) the actual amount up to a maximum of $25 per day for each additional family member;
c) the actual amount up to a maximum of $30 per night (Night is defined as care provided some time between the hours of 5:31 p.m. and 7:29 a.m.), per family member for overnight care.
2. If care is provided by a licensed agency/attendant, the actualcost will be reimbursed.
3. Where child care is provided on-site, the cost of meals for the duration of the care and increased shared accommodation costs will be covered.
- Other pre-approved reasonable expenses.
- Upon request, consideration will be given to special needs or unusual circumstances resulting in costs which exceed the above rates and expenses allowable. Detailed information must be provided in advance for pre-approval.
HOW TO CLAIM
A completed Family Care Expense Claim form must be submitted, accompanied by a receipt which includes the caregiver’s name, address, telephone number, license number (if applicable) and signature, as well as the dates and hours worked.
INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED FOR PAYMENT.
Loss of salary is paid to shift workers attending PSAC basic courses, special seminars and advanced courses if they are scheduled to work when the course/seminar is held and their attendance at the course/seminar is recommended by their Local.
All loss of salary claims for shift workers must be accompanied by a shift schedule indicating they were scheduled to work during times of course/seminar.
Participants at basic courses/seminars held on the weekend are entitled to a $25.00 per diem for each course day. Participants who do not complete the course/seminar are not entitled to be paid for either day.
With the exception of the Strike course, no other expenses shall be paid to course/seminar participants. If there is a special circumstance, this must be approved by the course instructor before the course/seminar.
Relevant expense entitlements will be explained in confirmation letters to participants.
The PSAC wishes to ensure that people with special needs can participate in our courses. Please feel free to contact us in Ottawa at (613) 560-2560 or in Gatineau at (819) 777-4647.
Course locations
Weekend courses held in English are at the Ottawa Regional Office:
15 Holland Avenue, Main Floor, Ottawa ON K1Y 4T2
Tel: (613) 560-2560 Fax: (613) 234-6209.
Weekend courses held in French are at the Gatineau Regional Office:
Place du Centre, 200 Promenade du Portage, Suite 310 Gatineau QC J8X 4B7
Tel: (819) 777-4647 Fax: (819) 777-9407
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