NOTE: If the employer is paying 100% of the cost of benefits, all benefits continue for the duration of the parental leave.
Under the Employment Standards Act, if any employee is on leave their employment is considered continuous. Therefore, you must continue to make payments to any benefit plans unless the employee chooses not to continue with his/her share of the cost of a plan, or the employee has voluntarily terminated his/her employment. We strongly advise that you ensure you are in compliance with this regulation.