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Two Separate Directives (i.e. IPD and LACD)
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One Directive – Isolated Posts and Government Housing
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General
Terms less than 6 months – not eligible for benefits
Separate Employers excluded
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General
Terms more than 3 months – eligible for all benefits
Separate Employers (who are members of the NJC) can adopt Directive
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Definition of Dependant
"Dependant" had no age limit
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Definition of Dependant
Age limit of 24 introduced
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Living Cost Differential
5 category of Basket of Goods and Services
Results reported in 10 and 15 point ranges
8 levels, descending alphabetical ratings, "H" the lowest
7.5% abatement applied to calculation of allowance
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Living Cost Differential
8 category Basket of Good & Services
Results reported in 5 point ranges
16 levels, ascending numerical ratings, "1" the lowest*
No abatement applied
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Two Federal employees in same household:
- without dependants: 120% of "married rate";
- with dependants: 160% of "married rate".
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Two Federal employees in same household:
- without dependants: 100% of "employee with dependants" rate;
- with dependants: 100% of "employee with dependants rate.
Current rates frozen for five-years or until such time as new rates meet or exceed the old.
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Fuel and Utilities Differential (F&UD)
Qualifying level 20%
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Fuel and Utilities Differential (F&UD)
Qualifying level 15%
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Shelter Cost Differential (SCD)
No provision
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Shelter Cost Differential
Payable to employees living on the economy in:
Fort Providence - $ 720/year
Fort Simpson - $ 360/year
Hay River - $ 720/year
Inuvik - $5880/year
Iqaluit - $5520/year
Norman Wells - $2640/year
Rae - $ 720/year
Whitehorse - $2640/year
Yellowknife - $7380/year
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Base Shelter Value (BSV)
Determined according to "base city" values if housing located at an isolated post
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Base Shelter Value (BSV)
CMHC determined in relation to:
- where a market can be identified: dwellings of similar size, type and condition; or
- where no market exists: dwellings of similar size, type and condition in the nearest location where a market exists.
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Adjustments
Five adjustments:
- Size suitability;
- Job-imposed Occupancy;
- Loss of Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment;
- Maintenance;
- Occupancy Incentive.
No limit to rent adjustments
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Adjustments
Three adjustments:
- Loss of Privacy & Quiet Enjoyment;
- Maintenance;
- Occupancy Incentive.
Maximum rent adjustment - 50%
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Pre-posting medical/dental clearance
Required for employee and any dependants
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Pre-posting medical/dental clearance
Employee and dependants self-identify
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Relocation Upon Termination
14-day time limit to incur expense
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Relocation Upon Termination
30-day time limit to incur expense
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Vacation Travel Assistance (VTA)
One option:
- 100% fully accountable:
- requirement to travel and take annual leave;
- maximum three day's travel leave.
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Vacation Travel Assistance (VTA)**
Two options:
100% fully accountable
- requirement to take annual leave and travel from the post;
- maximum two days' travel leave or
80% non-accountable
- no requirement to travel or take annual leave;
if employee travels from the post, maximum two days' travel leave.
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