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If the contributions are not received within the timeline set by HOOPP to make contributions for a leave after the end of the leave, or if you do not allow contributions for the leave, the member may buy it back through HOOPP's past service provisions any time after they return to work. If the member does not contribute for the fifth year or purchase the period of service, they will not receive contributory service or eligibility service for the year. Additionally, contributions made in the fifth year while the member is on a leave, will apply against a member's prescribed compensation limits as set out in the ITA, and a PA or PSPA may apply. For more information please refer to Temporary Periods of Reduced Earnings in section 4.7 Contributions in Other Situations (Click Here). A four-for-five plan has been used as an example but the same rules would apply for other similar arrangements such as a three-for-four leave plan.
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If you approve the time off work as a health leave please see section 7 Disability Benefits (Click Here), for further details on how to handle health leaves.
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