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1999-007-e.html
COMPENSATION DIRECTIVE: 1999-007
February 23, 1999
SUBJECT: Reintroduction of Pre-retirement Transition Leave and Leave with
Income Averaging
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PURPOSE
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The purpose of this directive is to advise you of the reintroduction of the
Pre-retirement Transition Leave (PRL) and the Leave with Income Averaging
(LIA), effective February 1, 1999.
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1.2
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In this text, use of the masculine is generic and applies to both men and
women.
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BACKGROUND
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2.1
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As you are aware, these two policies were originally introduced during Program
Review in 1995 and expired on June 22, 1998. As part of the negociated
settlements on the Work Force Adjustment (WFA) agreements, the LIA and PRL
programs were reintroduced and approved by the Treasury Board Ministers
effective February 1, 1999.
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2.2
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This directive must be read in conjunction
with Compensation Directive 1995-047 dated
October 31, 1995, Compensation Directive 1995-050
dated November 20, 1995 (for the French text only), and Treasury Board Information
Package "People in Transition: Knowing your Options" available
on the internet at http://publiservice.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TB_858/TRANSITI-e.html
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POLICY
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3.1
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LIA and PRL policies, in effect on February 1, 1999, apply to all employees
covered by the Work Force Adjustment Directive 1998 (WFAD 1998), the Work Force
Adjustment Appendix to the Public Service Alliance of Canada collective
agreements (WFAA), as well as unrepresented and excluded employees.
To date, the employees covered by the Workforce
Force Adjustment Directive 1996 (WFAD 1996), members of the Social Science
Employees Association (BUDs 208 and 412), are not eligible for LIA or PRL.
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3.2
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The policies provided in Compensation Directive
1995-047
dated October 31, 1995, Section VII for PRL and Section VIII for LIA remain
valid. There are no changes to the policy for either of these
programs.
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PROCEDURES/INSTRUCTIONS
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4.1
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The procedures provided in Compensation Directive
1995-047
dated October 31, 1995, Section VII for PRL and Section VIII for LIA and
Compensation Directive
1995-050
dated November 20, 1995 (for the French text only), remain valid. There are no
changes to the procedures for either of these programs.
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INQUIRIES
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5.1
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Any request for information regarding the foregoing should be addressed to your
Public Works and Government Services Canada Compensation Services
Office.
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Original Signed by
P. Charko
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P. Charko
Director
General
Compensation Sector
Government
Operational Service
Reference: CJA 9032-40, 9006-24-10
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