Alberta Precision Laboratories Collective Agreement 2024-2028

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #30

BETWEEN

ALBERTA PRECISION LABORATORIES
(hereinafter referred to as the Employer)

- and -

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
(hereinafter referred to as the Union)

RE: REMOVAL OF THE WAITING PERIOD FOR THE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Effective the first (1st) day of the month following ninety (90) days from the date of ratification, the coverage provided under the supplementary benefits plan shall be amended as follows:

1. Removal of the existing waiting period for Employee Benefit Plans
2. Provided the Employee is actively at work and meets the benefit eligibility criteria, coverage shall be: 
   1. Effective the benefit eligibility date for life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
   2. Effective the first (1st) day of the month following the benefit eligibility date for health and dental coverage, including access to allocated flex credits.

This Letter of Understanding will expire September 30, 2028, or upon the date of ratification of the next Collective Agreement, whichever is later.