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YOUR PENSION PLAN [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- accrued pension benefit
1, record 1, English, accrued%20pension%20benefit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- accrued pension 1, record 1, English, accrued%20pension
correct
- accrued benefit 2, record 1, English, accrued%20benefit
correct
- earned pension benefit 3, record 1, English, earned%20pension%20benefit
correct
- earned pension 4, record 1, English, earned%20pension
correct
- earned benefit 5, record 1, English, earned%20benefit
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the amount of accumulated pension benefits that are credited to a plan member based on his or her length of service, earnings, etc., up to a given date. 6, record 1, English, - accrued%20pension%20benefit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When you participate in a pension plan, you accrue(earn) pension benefits. Your accrued benefit is the amount of benefit that has accumulated or been allocated in your name under the plan as of a particular point in time. 7, record 1, English, - accrued%20pension%20benefit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Pensions et rentes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prestation accumulée
1, record 1, French, prestation%20accumul%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pension accumulée 2, record 1, French, pension%20accumul%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- prestation constituée 3, record 1, French, prestation%20constitu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- pension constituée 4, record 1, French, pension%20constitu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[…] montant des prestations de retraite accumulées qui sont créditées à une personne participant au régime en fonction de ses années de service, de ses salaires, etc., jusqu'à une date donnée. 5, record 1, French, - prestation%20accumul%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Beneficios sociales
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
- Pensiones y rentas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pensión acumulada
1, record 1, Spanish, pensi%C3%B3n%20acumulada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- prestación de jubilación acumulada 2, record 1, Spanish, prestaci%C3%B3n%20de%20jubilaci%C3%B3n%20acumulada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
- Employment Benefits
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- employer pension plan
1, record 2, English, employer%20pension%20plan
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- employer-sponsored pension plan 2, record 2, English, employer%2Dsponsored%20pension%20plan
correct
- employer-sponsored plan 3, record 2, English, employer%2Dsponsored%20plan
correct
- employer plan 4, record 2, English, employer%20plan
correct
- employment pension plan 5, record 2, English, employment%20pension%20plan
correct
- occupational pension plan 6, record 2, English, occupational%20pension%20plan
correct
- occupational pension scheme 7, record 2, English, occupational%20pension%20scheme
correct, Great Britain, United States
- OPS 8, record 2, English, OPS
correct, Great Britain, United States
- OPS 8, record 2, English, OPS
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An employer pension plan is a registered plan that provides you with a source of income during your retirement. Under [this plan], you and your employer(or just your employer) regularly contribute money to the plan. 9, record 2, English, - employer%20pension%20plan
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two main types of employer pension plans: defined contribution plans [and] defined benefit plans. 9, record 2, English, - employer%20pension%20plan
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The terms "occupational pension plan" and "occupational pension scheme" are mostly used in Europe. 10, record 2, English, - employer%20pension%20plan
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
- Avantages sociaux
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- régime de pension d'employeur
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gime%20de%20pension%20d%27employeur
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- régime de retraite d'employeur 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gime%20de%20retraite%20d%27employeur
correct, masculine noun
- régime d'employeur 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gime%20d%27employeur
correct, masculine noun
- régime de retraite professionnel 4, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gime%20de%20retraite%20professionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un régime de pension d'employeur est un régime enregistré qui vous procure une source de revenu pendant votre retraite. En vertu de [ce régime], vous et votre employeur (ou seulement votre employeur) cotisez régulièrement au régime. 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20de%20pension%20d%27employeur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il y a deux principaux types de régimes de pensions d'employeur : des régimes de pensions à cotisations déterminées [et des] régimes à prestations déterminées. 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20de%20pension%20d%27employeur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La désignation «régime de retraite professionnel» est surtout utilisée en Europe. 6, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20de%20pension%20d%27employeur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pensiones y rentas
- Beneficios sociales
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- plan empresarial de retiro
1, record 2, Spanish, plan%20empresarial%20de%20retiro
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- plan empresarial de jubilación 1, record 2, Spanish, plan%20empresarial%20de%20jubilaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
- Employment Benefits
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pensionable leave without pay
1, record 3, English, pensionable%20leave%20without%20pay
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pensionable LWOP 2, record 3, English, pensionable%20LWOP
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The public service pension plan allows you to earn pension credits during periods of employer-approved LWOP, allowing you to maintain the full value of your pension. Certain types of LWOP, however, cannot be considered pensionable such as suspension, strike, seasonal layoff and unauthorized leave of absences. 2, record 3, English, - pensionable%20leave%20without%20pay
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
- Avantages sociaux
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- congé non payé ouvrant droit à pension
1, record 3, French, cong%C3%A9%20non%20pay%C3%A9%20ouvrant%20droit%20%C3%A0%20pension
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- CNP ouvrant droit à pension 2, record 3, French, CNP%20ouvrant%20droit%20%C3%A0%20pension
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le régime de pension de retraite de la fonction publique vous permet d'accumuler des droits à pension pendant les périodes de CNP approuvées par l'employeur, vous permettant ainsi de maintenir la pleine valeur de votre pension. Toutefois, certains types de CNP n'ouvrent pas droit à pension, notamment les suspensions, les grèves, les mises à pied saisonnières et les congés non autorisés. 2, record 3, French, - cong%C3%A9%20non%20pay%C3%A9%20ouvrant%20droit%20%C3%A0%20pension
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- joint and survivor option
1, record 4, English, joint%20and%20survivor%20option
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Pension Benefits Act requires that, if you have a spouse(as defined in the Act) at the time you retire, the automatic form of pension you must take is one in which at least 60% of the lifetime pension being paid at your death continues to your spouse for the remainder of your spouse's lifetime. Three such joint and survivor options are available in this plan to members who have spouses at retirement. 1, record 4, English, - joint%20and%20survivor%20option
Record 4, Key term(s)
- survivor spouse option
- survivor's spouse option
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- option de pension réversible
1, record 4, French, option%20de%20pension%20r%C3%A9versible
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon la Loi sur les prestations de pension, si vous avec un conjoint ou une conjointe (au sens de la loi) au moment de votre retraite, votre régime doit pouvoir automatiquement prévoir une pension à vie d’au moins 60 % versée à votre conjoint ou conjointe à votre décès pour le reste de sa vie. Le régime prévoit trois options de pension réversible pour les membres qui ont des conjoints ou conjointes à la retraite. 1, record 4, French, - option%20de%20pension%20r%C3%A9versible
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-08-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- disability benefit
1, record 5, English, disability%20benefit
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- disability payment 2, record 5, English, disability%20payment
correct
- disability indemnity 3, record 5, English, disability%20indemnity
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If your disability recurs within two years and you can’t continue working, your CPP [Canada Pension Plan] disability benefits will be quickly reinstated upon request... 4, record 5, English, - disability%20benefit
Record 5, Key term(s)
- disablement benefit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prestation d'invalidité
1, record 5, French, prestation%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- indemnité en cas d'invalidité 2, record 5, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20en%20cas%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si votre invalidité réapparaissait dans les deux années à venir et que vous ne pouviez continuer de travailler, vos prestations d'invalidité du RPC [Régime de pensions du Canada] seraient rapidement rétablies, et ce sur demande. 3, record 5, French, - prestation%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pensiones y rentas
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- prestación de invalidez
1, record 5, Spanish, prestaci%C3%B3n%20de%20invalidez
correct, feminine noun, Mexico, Peru
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- prestación por invalidez 2, record 5, Spanish, prestaci%C3%B3n%20por%20invalidez
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Funeral Services
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Funeral Service Providers' Guide
1, record 6, English, Funeral%20Service%20Providers%27%20Guide
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Social Development Canada, March 2005. This guide is intended to help you, the funeral service provider, give your clients general information on Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan benefits that may be available to them or their families. 1, record 6, English, - Funeral%20Service%20Providers%27%20Guide
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Pompes funèbres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Guide à l'intention des fournisseurs de services funéraires
1, record 6, French, Guide%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20fournisseurs%20de%20services%20fun%C3%A9raires
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Développement social Canada, mars 2005. Ce guide a été préparé pour vous aider, en tant que fournisseur de services funéraires, à renseigner sommairement vos clients sur les prestations de la Sécurité de la vieillesse et du Régime de pensions du Canada auxquelles eux-mêmes et leur famille pourraient avoir droit. 1, record 6, French, - Guide%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20fournisseurs%20de%20services%20fun%C3%A9raires
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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