4.7 Contributions for Leaves

Members must make required contributions on any employer-approved leaves that are less than 31 days in duration.

Members can choose to make contributions if they are away from work on a statutory leave or, with your approval, on other employer-approved leaves that are 31 days or longer in duration.

If a member elects to not make contributions on an employer-approved or statutory leave, they may still be able purchase the service at a later date by completing a past service purchase. Buying eligible past service will increase the member’s contributory service and eligibility service in the Plan, increasing their overall pension at retirement. However, the cost of the past service is likely to increase as a member’s age, earnings, and years in the Plan increase. Members should contact Member Services for more information. For more details, please see section 5 Leaves and Layoffs.

Health Leaves

For more details, please see section 7 Disability Benefits.