{"id":5008,"date":"2020-08-17T05:13:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T05:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/?page_id=5008"},"modified":"2025-06-30T04:10:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T04:10:08","slug":"compensation-guidelines-for-non-rostered-employees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elcicgsi.ca\/?page_id=5008","title":{"rendered":"Compensation Guidelines for Non-Rostered Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;12571&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In From Bottom&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>Government Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Federal: All statutory withholdings and remittances must be made as per Canada Revenue Agency requirements. Please visit their website for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Provincial: Employers are responsible to understand labour laws of their province and comply accordingly with requirements for workers compensation, provincial medical premiums, etc.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>Compensation Guidelines for Non-Rostered Employees<\/h2>\n<h4>to be used at the discretion of the employer<\/h4>\n<p>Compensation for <strong>Non-Rostered Employees<\/strong> has several components. The following information outlines the expectations of the ELCIC for compensation in each of those areas and provides guidance for the committee or council.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Guidelines and Agreements applicable to\u00a0<b>Non-Rostered employees<\/b> were approved by National Church Council in March 2020. The optional ELCIC Employer Agreement for Non-Rostered Employees can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/elcic.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NonRosteredEmployeeAgreement-Oct2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ELCIC website<\/a>.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;National Guidelines&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\n<p>The following information is provided as a resource and is not compulsory, other than pension and benefits based on eligibility criteria. Every employer should be aware of the employment legislation requirements in their jurisdiction and comply with those at a minimum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Salary&#8221;][vc_column_text]Each employer is responsible for preparation, approval and updates to a salary scale\/grid for their employees.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Vacation and other days off&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Vacation time is based on the calendar year (i.e. January to December). It is not recommended that significant vacation be accumulated from year to year as this can become a growing liability for the employer.\u00a0 If vacation is accumulated it should be approved in writing by the council prior to the year end of the year that the vacation was not taken.\u00a0 Vacation accumulated within the final year of employment will be paid out on termination of employment.<\/p>\n<p>This chart defines the minimum vacation recommended however experience and responsibilities of the position should be taken into consideration and vacation entitlement adjusted accordingly.<\/p>\n<table width=\"570\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"216\"><strong>Years of Service<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"354\"><strong>Vacation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"216\">up to end of the 4<sup>th<\/sup> year of employment<\/td>\n<td width=\"354\">2 weeks or<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"354\">3 weeks<\/p>\n<p>where this is the minimum under employment legislation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"216\">5 to 10<\/td>\n<td width=\"354\">3 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"216\">11+<\/td>\n<td width=\"354\">4 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Leave of Absence&#8221;][vc_column_text]For all leaves, please refer to the ELCIC Group Services website to determine the requirements regarding pension and benefits during the leave.<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0 Sick Leave \u2013 Illness and Disability \u2013 a policy for sick days is detailed in Appendix One. Short Term and Long Disability is insured for members of the ELCIC Group Benefits Plan.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0 Bereavement &amp; Compassionate Care Leave \u2013 <u>with<\/u> pay for death or critical illness of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>your spouse or child &#8211; 2 weeks<\/li>\n<li>your or your spouse\u2019s parent, grandparent, sibling, or grandchild \u2013 1 week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Council may allow additional days with or without pay. Please visit your provincial government employment standards website for more information.<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0 Parental Leave \u2013 a policy for salary replacement while on parental leave is detailed in Appendix Two.<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0 Statutory Leaves \u2013 for any other leaves, refer to your provincial government employment standards.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;ELCIC Pension Plan Reg.#0533240&#8243;][vc_column_text]All employees (meeting minimum eligibility) become members of the ELCIC Pension Plan and contributions are forwarded monthly to <em>ELCIC Group Services.<\/em> Contributions rates are applied to the annual salary. Employees working less than full time may still be required to contribute if eligibility has been met.<\/p>\n<p>For details regarding the ELCIC Pension Plan, please visit the <em>ELCIC Group Services<\/em> website.\u00a0 Please call for any questions regarding eligibility or requirements for contributions for specific pastors.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Group Benefits Plan&#8221;][vc_column_text]Group Benefits Plan<br \/>\nThe ELCIC Group Benefits Plan consists of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Life Plus, including: life, short and long-term disability, parental leave supplemental pay, employee and family assistance plan (counselling) and<\/li>\n<li>Health Module benefits which include: prescription drugs, professional services, vision care, dental care, travel health, a Health Care Spending Account and a Lifestyle spending account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All employees (meeting minimum eligibility) join the ELCIC Group Benefits Plan, and premiums are remitted by the employer monthly to ELCIC Group Services. Benefits are not maintained for employees reduced to working permanently below the minimum criteria nor for those providing supply services.<\/p>\n<p>Premiums on the insurance benefits are calculated on annual salary.<\/p>\n<p>For details regarding the coverages in the ELCIC Group Benefits Plan and premium rates which may vary annually, please visit the ELCIC Group Services website.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Continuing Education&#8221;][vc_column_text]A Continuing Education Plan (\u201cCEP\u201d) has been established to accumulate funds for further education. While enrollment in CEP is optional for Non-Rostered employees, it is strongly encouraged in order to support ongoing learning and improvement. The policy, which details contributions and use of the funds, can be found on the <em>ELCIC Group Services website<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note:\u00a0 Group Pension and Group Benefits are not paid on CEP contributions or education resource allowance\/reimbursement.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Travel&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Employees required to travel as part of their work shall be reimbursed for travel, meals and accommodations.\u00a0 Compensation options specific to an employee\u2019s vehicle are as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Vehicle Expenses KM Rate Paid<\/strong> &#8211; When the employee is required to use their own vehicle a per kilometer rate as set by CRA may be paid. The rate is specified for the first 5,000 km driven and then at a reduced rate on km driven thereafter for the balance of a calendar year. These amounts are updated annually and can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/businesses\/topics\/payroll\/benefits-allowances\/automobile\/automobile-motor-vehicle-allowances\/automobile-allowance-rates.html\">CRA website<\/a>.OR<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vehicle Allowance<\/strong> &#8211; When the employee is required to use their own vehicle the employer may provide a flat annual amount for the cost of using the vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Government Requirements&#8221;][vc_column_text]Federal \u2013 all statutory withholdings and remittances must be made as per Canada Revenue Agency requirements \u2013 please visit their website for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Provincial \u2013 employers are responsible to understand labour laws of their province and comply accordingly with requirements for workers compensation, provincial medical premiums etc.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Appendix One &#8211; Sick Leave Policy&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>This policy is provided for employees to better manage their health and wellness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Sick Leave Policy &#8211; Non-Rostered Employees&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Sick Leave Policy<\/h4>\n<p>Paid sick days are provided when an employee is ill or injured, needs to attend to a close personal relation\/family member or for time off for necessary or routine health care.<\/p>\n<p>Full-time employees may have 18 sick days each year (pro-rated for employees joining part way through the year). Part-time employees earn sick days on a pro-rated basis related to their regular hours of work.<\/p>\n<p>Sick days are paid to a maximum of two weeks (10 working days, which include working Sundays) per event at which time a claim must be made to the short term disability plan.<\/p>\n<p>If the employee is not a member of the short term disability plan, sick days continue to be paid to the maximum accrued, subject to medical verification as determined by the employer\/congregation.<\/p>\n<p>Employees who have used fewer than ten sick days in the previous fiscal year are entitled to two personal days in the current fiscal year (which will count as sick days in the current fiscal year).<\/p>\n<p>Unused sick days may be carried over for a maximum accumulation of 28 days. Any unused sick days or personal days will not be paid out at a fiscal year end or on termination, including retirement or acceptance of a new call.<\/p>\n<p>With respect to sick days used for illness or injury the employer\/congregation can in its sole discretion require that an employee provide a physician\u2019s statement to verify the nature of the illness and the employee\u2019s prognosis, and to determine if any reasonable accommodation is required so the employee can return to work.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][\/toggle][\/toggles][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Appendix Two &#8211; Parental Leave Policy&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>This policy describes the supplemental income benefit for eligible plan members in the ELCIC. The policy was developed to demonstrate ELCIC\u2019s commitment to support families with young children and to share those costs equally among all employers in the ELCIC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Definitions&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Employer: \u00a0<\/strong>An organization that has signed a subscription agreement for the ELCIC Group Benefits plan administered by ELCIC Group Services Inc. \u201cGSI\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Member:\u00a0<\/strong> An eligible employee who is enrolled as a plan member in the ELCIC Group Benefits plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligible Member:<\/strong>\u00a0 A member who has applied for and is in receipt of employment insurance maternity and parental benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary Basis:\u00a0 <\/strong>Cash compensation including gross salary and housing allowance and housing equity<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leave:\u00a0 <\/strong>Maternity or pregnancy or parental leave as defined in the employment standards legislation in the jurisdiction of residence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefit:<\/strong>\u00a0 Supplemental income of 30% over 12 months or 20% over 18 months, coinciding with the employment insurance option selection of pre-leave salary basis net of employment earnings if working part-time while on leave. During the employment insurance waiting period the salary replacement will be 85% of pre-leave salary.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Policy &amp; Procedure&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Employers shall allow their employees Leave in accordance with the applicable employment standards legislation in their jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible Members will receive the supplemental income benefit upon reporting confirmation and details of receipt of employment insurance maternity and\/or parental benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Matters regarding the qualifying period, length of leave and required notice, shall be governed by the employment legislation in the applicable jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<p>ELCIC Pension and Group Benefits administered by GSI will continue during Leave as per those respective policies.<\/p>\n<p>Professional expenses for Rostered employees such as car, book and education allowances will be suspended during Leave.<\/p>\n<p>An Eligible Member who receives supplemental income benefits is expected to return to work for a period of at least 6 months after the end of the Leave.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Employer must complete the applicable form and provide evidence of supplemental payments in respect of the Benefit. 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