Research Paper Number

37/2015

Origins and Prospects for Employee Life and Health Trusts in Canada

Authors

S. B. Archer

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Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2015

Keywords

Employee benefits, labour relations, trusts, restructuring, tax

Abstract

A discussion of the events and factors behind the establishment of pre-funded health benefit plans in Canada with reference to the experience of voluntary employee benefit associations in the United States and the auto sector restructuring in North America during 2008-2009. It is argued that "employee life and health trusts" are used in effect to defease legacy cost liabilities of employers and only likely to be used in the context of restructuring of a workplace or industry. their structure is compared to other target benefit programs currently being proposed in Canada and elsewhere. The key issues in their negotiation and administration are summarized.

Recommended Citation

Archer, S. B., "Origins and Prospects for Employee Life and Health Trusts in Canada" (2015). Osgoode Legal Studies Research Paper Series. 116.
https://digitalcommons.osgoode.yorku.ca/olsrps/116