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Weekend Workers
Weekend workers are those employees who work 30 hours per week but are paid for 37.5 hours. Contributions should be deducted from their full earnings as they are credited with 52 weeks of contributory service as if they were working a full 37.5 hours per week.

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Contributions on Termination Payments
The table below summarizes the way HOOPP treats pension contributions for various payments that may be made to members upon termination of employment. Whether or not HOOPP contributions are made on these amounts depends on the type of payment, and the method by which the payment is made.

 

Type of Payment

If paid as…

Contributions required

Payments in lieu of termination notice period not exceeding amount required by Employment Standards Act or collective agreement

lump sum

yes

salary continuance

yes

Payments in lieu of termination notice period exceeding amount required by Employment Standards Act or collective agreement

lump sum

Contributions allowed on excess portion if employer and member agree to make them and if the employment relationship continues for the applicable period.

salary continuance

yes

Severance pay

lump sum

no

salary continuance

yes

Other: retiring allowances, lump sum payments in lieu of benefits, etc.

lump sum

no

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