https://www.cavalluzzo.com/enbridge-pension-plan-class-action
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It is not any companies responsibility to compensate you for maternity leave in Canada. Every company follows the Government legislation and benefits on this and any other employment matter. In Canada, maternity leave duration and compensation is funded and paid by the Federal Government.
As for the rules of a Pension Plan with regards to Maternity, each one is different. The company details the terms and conditions to every employee. Not their fault most never bother to read it. But it should be the most important document you read. Unfortunately most never do and only realize when it is time to retirement, then complain it is unfair. Sorry but should have brought that up a long time before that.
With this issue, as others have said, Enbridge (lots of others do the same ) did nothing wrong. The terms and conditions were made know to employees. Those on maternity leave were offered to pay for the missed service ( as per the rules of the pension plan ) if they chose.
Let’s be clear … “paid” is NOT at full salary! Although there are some other countries that do that!!
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/12/16/u-s-lacks-mandated-paid-parental-leave/
Wait! You guys and gals up north get extended paid maternity leave?
How about you check your Canadian privilege?
Down here in the states you better be back in harness after 6 weeks
Like another poster mentioned, those on mat leave were all provided with the option to buy that services. Pension contributions for the mat leave period would be made in installments upon return from mat leave.
I think the “govern yourself accordingly” comment is menacing nonsense. Just google “do I need to join a class action lawsuit” … you will find that “joining” is important when there are no records of the group of plaintiffs (such as people who bought a faulty product)
This is just a gripe driven by an ex employee who was let go ( from what I know they deserved to be ). Nothing more than revenge and greedy lawyers. They will be the ones that make all the money. Enbridge did nothing wrong at the time. Maybe in today’s world but back then it was the way. Everyone who went on maternity was offered the ability to contribute for the time they are off and thus would have been credited for the service. Most chose not too. Like me. Even if I got my time credited back ( I would have one year). The impact on my pension is negligible.
Also if your a current employee Your participation will be know to Enbridge so govern yourself accordingly.
Just another example of incompetent management at Enbridge - not a surprise at all. What other skeletons are in the closet?
Read if you like, but I’ll summarize it. During a succession of acquisitions, benefits harmonization efforts, and adjustments, the plaintiff claims that their pension was not credited during 15 months of maternity time off.
It’s clear from the filing that it’s a very complex situation. However it does not appear nefarious. It’s not like Enbridge was evilly and maliciously shorting women. If the claims are valid Enbridge will probably just settle.