Income Security Programs for Workers in North America
A Reference Manual for Workers and Employers
Table of Contents 1. Temporary Income Support for Unemployed Workers| 1.1 | If I lose my job, do I have the right to receive temporary income support? | |
| 1.2 | If I lose my job, do I have the right to receive a severance payment? | |
| 1.3 | If I am a part-time or self-employed worker, do I have the right to receive temporary income support if I lose my job? | |
| 1.4 | How long can I continue receiving health care benefits if I lose my job? | |
| 1.5 | What other options do I have if I lose my job? | |
| 1.6 | May I work while I am receiving unemployment income support? |
2. Injuries at Work and Job-related Illness
| 2.1 | If I have an accident doing my job or contract a job-related illness, who will pay my health and medical expenses? | |
| 2.2 | Will I continue to receive my salary during my absence from work due to a job-related accident or Illness? | |
| 2.3 | Do I have the right to return to my job after recovering from a job-related injury? | |
| 2.4 | What income benefits may I or my dependents receive if I have a permanent or fatal injury? |
3. Maternity Leave and Sickness Unrelated to the Job
| 3.1 | During maternity leave do I continue receiving my salary? | |
| 3.2 | Who pays for health/medical expenses during my maternity leave? | |
| 3.3 | If I get sick for reasons unrelated to my job and cannot work, can I continue to receive my salary? | |
| 3.4 | Who pays my medical expenses when I am sick? |
| 4.1 | Will my salary ever be less than the minimum wage? | |
| 4.2 | If I work overtime how much will I be paid? | |
| 4.3 | Will I be paid for the time I am on vacation and on public holidays? | |
| 4.4 | What mandatory income benefits can I receive in addition to my wage or salary? | |
| 4.5 | Can deductions be taken from my wages? |
5. Income Support Programs for Low-income Groups or Disabled Workers
| 5.1 | What benefits can I receive if I have a low income? | |
| 5.2 | If I am a worker disabled for reasons unrelated to my employment, can I receive any income support? |
6. Income Tax Credits and Other Tax Deductions
| 6.1 | Is there any favorable tax treatment that may effectively improve my disposable income? |
Appendix A - Income Benefits for Workers in North America
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