The appellant insurer appealed an arbitrator's decision including various employer-funded employment benefits in the calculation of the respondent's gross income from employment for the purpose of determining income replacement benefits under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule.
The Director's Delegate allowed the appeal in part, holding that life insurance premiums, weekly indemnity premiums, pension contributions, pay equity adjustments, and uniform allowances were properly included in gross income.
However, the Director's Delegate found that the arbitrator erred in including the employer's contributions to the Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance, as well as accrued sick day benefits.
The cross-appeal regarding the exclusion of accrued vacation pay was dismissed.
