The Pay Equity Commission rejected the employer's request to split CCC's workforce between Multiple Plans. Allowing more than one plan is an exception to the law allowed in limited circumstances. Often, it is used as a cost-savings strategy by employers who wish to reduce the impact of pay equity. PIPSC strongly cautioned the employer against filing for multiple plans due to the total absence of any legitimate technical justification for the request and the impact on timelines; however, the employer unilaterally submitted a request which was rejected.
Despite the request for multiple plans, employer and union representatives continue to meet to develop a contingent single plan. The good-faith collaboration of all parties meant the multiple plan request had little impact on progress. We continue to work toward the autumn 2024 deadline.
A full copy of the Commission's decision will be published online at a later time. Questions about PIPSC's work on pay equity can be directed to payequity@pipsc.ca