Uncertainty over calculation of funding for sick bank and health benefits leads to split decision by arbitraton panel in Saskatchewan
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A vague definition of what constitutes “payroll” led to a dispute between the City of Saskatoon and its transit union over how to calculate funding based on the size of the city’s payroll. Although it ended up being somewhat of a split decision, an arbitration panel made it clear that amounts related to compensation for work done should be considered part of an employer’s payroll.