Sentences with phrase «benefit pension programs»

We support defined benefit pension programs that provide a stable and secure retirement for all government employees.

Not exact matches

With so many U.S. corporations racing to the bottom — moving manufacturing to foreign countries for cheap labor and no environmental responsibility, taking advantage of the H1 - B Visa program to bring cheap workers in, lowering benefits and eliminating pension plans — it's refreshing to learn that some companies are taking the exact opposite approach.

The commission recommended several reforms including reforming civilian and military retirement programs, reducing agricultural program spending, eliminating in - school subsidies in federal student loan programs, and giving the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation the authority to increase premiums.

While Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement were designed to provide a basic minimum amount to Canadian seniors, the new Canada and Quebec Pension Plans were contributory social insurance programs established to provide basic death, survivor and disability benefits as well as retirement coverage.

The Committee evaluates all of the factors considered by the Chairman and CEO and reviews compensation summaries that tally the dollar value of all compensation and related programs, including salary, annual incentive, long - term compensation, deferred compensation, retention payments and pension benefits.

(a) Schedule 2.7 (a) of the Disclosure Schedule contains a list setting forth each employee benefit plan, program, policy or arrangement (including any «employee benefit plan» as defined in Section 3 (3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended («ERISA»)(«ERISA Plan»)-RRB-, including, without limitation, employee pension benefit plans, as defined in Section 3 (2) of ERISA, multi-employer plans, as defined in Section 3 (37) of ERISA, employee welfare benefit plans, as defined in Section 3 (1) of ERISA, deferred compensation plans, stock option plans, bonus plans, stock purchase plans, fringe benefit plans, life, hospitalization, disability and other insurance plans, severance or termination pay plans and policies, sick pay plans and vacation plans or arrangements, whether or not an ERISA Plan (including any funding mechanism therefore now in effect or required in the future as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise), whether formal or informal, oral or written, under which (i) any current or former employee, director or individual consultant of the Company (collectively, the «Company Employees») has any present or future right to benefits and which are contributed to, sponsored by or maintained by the Company or (ii) the Company or any ERISA Affiliate (as hereinafter defined) has had, has or may have any actual or contingent present or future liability or obligation.

Direct program expenses were up $ 1.0 billion (5.5 %), primarily due to the timing of payments as well as an increase in federal government employee pension and other future benefit liabilities, reflecting the impact of lower interest rates.

So instead of paying a defined pension benefit as people expected, they've gone to a defined payment program (to a 401K or stock market or mutual fund).

• Equity and performance based plans (e.g., annual and long - term incentive plans, stock option, restricted stock, performance share and broad - based equity plans); • Executive plans (e.g., deferred compensation, supplemental retirement, severance and change - in - control plans); • Retirement plans (e.g., 401 (k) plans, traditional defined benefit pension plans and ESOPs); and • Health and welfare plans (including COBRA and HIPAA compliance), and other fringe benefit programs.

DOL is proposing to update the Employee Retirement Income Security Act by instituting a safe harbor describing circumstances in which a payroll deduction savings program, including one with automatic enrollment, would not be considered an employee pension benefit plan under ERISA.

Other direct program spending, consisting of operating expenses for Crown corporation, defence and all other departments and agencies, increased $ 2.3 billion (4.2 %), primarily reflecting increases in federal government employee pension and other future benefit liabilities, reflecting the impact of lower interest rates.

It was reported today that the Central States Pension Fund, which handles the retirement benefit programs for Teamster truck driver unions across several large States, has formally filed an application to cut benefits up to 60 %.

The combination of disagreement and agreement may well lead us not to consider splitting but to consider ways we might reorganize into co-denominations of sorts, separating in some ways but covenanting together in some ministries (e.g., relief aid, the publishing house, archives) and administrative programs (e.g., pension and health benefits for clergy).

j Major benefit programs not included in the core analysis, for reasons explained in the text, include civil - service retirement and other federal civilian retirement programs ($ 73 billion), military retirement ($ 51 billion), and veterans» compensation, pensions, and readjustment benefits ($ 56 billion).

Before the establishment of survivors» benefits, needy widowed mothers with children had to rely on state - run Mother's Pension programs.56 These programs scrutinized beneficiaries closely and were often administered to deny aid to women of color or women with objectionable morals or lifestyles.57 In contrast to discretionary (and often discriminatory) mother's pensions, survivors» benefits uniformly extended coverage to widows of insured workers who were caring for a child under the age of 18.58 There was no requirement of economic need.

$ 4 million on «Grants and assistance» $ 5 million on Direct Program $ 29 million on salaries $ 9 million on pension plans, payroll taxes, and other employee benefits $ 4 million on accounting, fundraising, legal, and investment management $ 4 million on advertising, information technology, and office expenses $ 5 million on rent $ 7 million on travel $ 12 million on conventions, conferences, and meetings $ 9 million on «other fees»

:: Urgently pay Edo State pensioners over 42 months outstanding pension benefits and entitlements from the over N29bn Paris Club refunds received by your government and meant for the payment of pension arrears and gratuities;:: Adopt a human rights policy of guaranteeing regular payment of pension benefits and entitlements so that pensioners and their families can live decently;:: Recognize the human rights of Edo State pensioners and ensure their full and effective enjoyment of those rights, as well as provide them with information to enable them to claim their rights;:: Treat all pensioners in Edo State as individuals with humanity and dignity and respect and promote their higher standard of living and improve economic and social conditions for all pensioners;:: Provide Edo State pensioners with proper support and assistance to alleviate their plight, including by ensuring informal, community - based and recreation - oriented programs for pensioners to help develop their sense of self - reliance and independence;:: Reduce opportunities for corruption in the spending of the Paris Club refunds

It includes a wave of cuts to benefit programs such as Medicaid, federal employee pensions, welfare benefits and farm subsidies.

In addition to cutting programs, the rightwing is conducting a rigorous campaign to change the defined benefit pension system to a defined contribution model.

The paper cited the «decision to sweeten an already lucrative pension program in 1998 [as] a classic example of how public employee benefits are enhanced, often with privileged insiders pushing for the deal, and little study in advance.»

In addition to the non-fiscal benefits attached to educational choice, the program can relieve pressure for district budgets from rising pension costs (for each one million dollars spent on the program, I estimated that the state would save almost half of that amount, while school districts would save almost $ 700,000).

When Malloy's Education reform bill passes and becomes law, Steven Adamowski will immediately qualify for a pension and participation in the State of Connecticut's Teacher Retirement Heath and Prescription Drug Benefit Program when he retires.

Obtaining free checking at Citibank is easiest when you arrange direct deposits to your checking account, either from your employer, government benefits or a pension program.

This 4 - module program helps employees gain context and comfort with their pensions and benefits.

At the same time, the older generation has enjoyed more generous tax breaks, such as income splitting, along with a truly amazing rise in government benefits from such programs as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.

Italy's state pension program used to offer generous benefits, but they've been gradually declining since 1995.

Pensions, along with other programs like unemployment benefits, are funded by taxes.

The other guaranteed income may come from government support programs, company defined benefit pensions, the free rent from an owned home, or even on - going support from children.

«If you do not qualify for a Canada Pension Plan benefit, Canada will consider your periods of contribution to the pension program of the United States as periods of contribution to the Canada PensioPension Plan benefit, Canada will consider your periods of contribution to the pension program of the United States as periods of contribution to the Canada Pensiopension program of the United States as periods of contribution to the Canada PensionPension Plan.

Corporate employers en mass largely have dumped defined benefit retirement pension programs.

And of course, they can also benefit from the government pension programs — CPP, OAS, and potentially GIS.

Ask your VA representative or Veterans Service Organization representative about Disability Compensation, Pension, Health Care, Caregiver Program, Career Services, Educational Assistance, Home Loan Guaranty, Insurance and / or Dependents and Survivors» Benefits.

If your plan ends (this is called «plan termination») without sufficient money to pay all benefits, PBGC's insurance program will pay you the benefit provided by your pension plan up to the limits set by law.

January 9 and 10, 1985 — Statement by Sohpie Korczyk on the Investment Performance of Pension Funds Before the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs Hearings in New York, NY (T - 41)

Do not include: — Old Age Security Pension (Canadian), Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance or Allowance for the Survivor — War Veterans Allowance or Veterans Disability or Dependents Pension Program — Death Benefits from Canada Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan — Canada Child Tax Benefit payments — Assistance payments from a municipal, provincial or Canadian federal government — Support or gifts from relatives, registered charities or other organizations — Municipal tax rebates — Lottery winnings — Inheritances — GST credits or other such payments issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)-- Universal Child Care Benefit — Registered Disability Savings Plan payments

Doug Runchey, who worked for three decades in the federal government administering various income security programs and now runs DR Pension Consulting from Vancouver Island, agrees someone eligible for GIS won't benefit fully from the enhanced CPP changes once they kick in, but «I wouldn't really agree that it hurts them.

In the meantime, he's thankful his employer provides him with a defined benefit pension plan and the option to join a stock sharing program.

From stock plans to pensions, and life insurance to health benefits, signing up for some of these programs is often the fastest and easiest way of boosting your income.

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Multiemployer Pension Plan Insurance Program - A PBGC insurance program that covers private (non-governmental) multiemployer defined benefitProgram - A PBGC insurance program that covers private (non-governmental) multiemployer defined benefitprogram that covers private (non-governmental) multiemployer defined benefit plans.

Our research program focuses on the role and value of defined benefit pension plans for employers, employees, and the public at large.

These could include retraining and education for laid - off workers, advance notice of layoffs when possible, substantial income support for program participants, and maintenance of laid - off workers» health and pension benefits until they find suitable employment.

Most of the cases he handles deal with aspects of individual employment contracts, including hiring, termination of employment, restrictive covenants (e.g. non-competition clauses), fringe benefits, as well as pension plans and incentive programs.

There are programs that the Income Tax Act and Pension Benefits Act have in place to allow tax - free rollovers of RRSPs, RRIFs, and pensions where there is a court order or written separation agreement between the parties.

The Report acknowledged the vulnerability of pensioners but maintained that retirement benefits can be accessed from other sources (Canada / Quebec Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement programs, and possible private savings and RRSPs) and concluded by noting that while greater protection might be desired by some, that protection «must be balanced against the interests of others» (Report, page 98).

With support from the Texas Bar Foundation and the federal government, TLSC created self - help materials for persons who need assistance in securing benefits under company sponsored pension programs.

This means that if you are receiving social assistance, such as Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, or Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits, you will automatically qualify financially.

other sources of income, including unemployment benefits, worker's compensation benefits, pensions and retirement programs, and

We assist clients who apply for disability benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and / or the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).

The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (MSDSI) have also announced a more streamlined application process for Persons with Disabilities Benefits (PWD) for those in programs such as: Community Living BC, the Ministry of Children and Family Development At Home program, BC PharmaCare Plan P — Palliative Care, Canada Pension Plan — Disability.