Benefit Guidelines

Mandatory Benefits: United Church Pension Plan and Group Insurance (includes long-term disability), as required by the National Church. These benefits are required for all full time employees. In addition, employees who work 14 hours per week or more are required to pay into the pension and CORE benefits plan. Persons who work less than 14 hours per week may have to negotiate these issues, but we urge individual congregations to treat their workers with justice and generosity.

Holiday Pay and Statutory Holidays: Minimum 2 weeks or 4% after the first year of employment; minimum 3 weeks or 6% after second year; minimum 4 weeks or 8% after 5 years. All provincial statutory holidays. The United Church of Canada Genral Council and Conference Office provide Easter Monday, Civic Holiday (the first Monday in August) and a float holiday in addition.

Sick Leave Plan and Bereavement:
Sick Leave: 1 day per month minimum
Bereavement Leave: up to 4 days for immediate family members.

Maternity Leave: Minimum Alberta Code of Labour Standards

Continuing Education: Opportuniities to be supported and negotiated, for the mutual benefit of the staff person and the church. Suggested minimal amount $200.00 course costs per year plus paid study leave.

Short Term Disability: Members of the Group Insurance Plan are entitled to a Short Term Disability benefit following a w week disaiblity period. The maximum duration of Short Term Disability is 24 weeks.

Mileage: Job related mileage allowance at current United Church travel expense rate.

Overtime: Lieu time or hourly rate following Alberta Code of Labour Standards to be negotiated with Personnel Committee or equivalent.

Note: Benefits and years of service should be transferable between churches. Variations on these benefits may be negotiated with individual churches.