Safety Footwear Subsidy Program
The University offers a safety footwear subsidy program for qualifying employees who work in designated areas at University workplaces where there is recognized potential for foot injury.
To claim the Safety Footwear Subsidy, the procedures for reimbursement and authorization form are found at the following links:
- Procedure to Obtain Safety Footwear Reimbursement
- Financial Website Expense Claim Form
- Safety Shoe Subsidy Form
The following table reports the amount each employee group/ bargaining unit has agreed upon for the coverage period. This table does not display the eligibility / frequency of subsidy provided to each employee, for this information please check: Employee Groups & Agreements.
For expired coverage periods, please reach out to your EG/BU Representatives for information on eligibility.
For any specific questions regarding the subsidy please reach out to EHS Associate, ehs@uoguelph.ca
| Coverage Period | Subsidy $ Amount | Bargaining Group | Notes |
|
Current |
190.00 |
NON UNION |
NON-UNION RFT, TFT and RPT employees are eligible for the subsidy annually after completion of the 6-month probation period. |
|
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024 |
190.00 |
UGFA (Unit 1) |
Please check agreement for eligibility. Administered through FASR. |
|
May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023 |
190.00 |
UGFA (Unit 2) |
Please check agreement for eligibility. Administered through FASR. |
|
May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2027 |
190.00 |
UNIFOR Local 2003 |
Please check agreement (MOU A) for eligibility. |
|
Nov. 1, 2021 - April 30, 2025 |
190.00 |
USW Local 4120 |
Please check agreement (Article 30) for eligibility. |
|
May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2027 |
190.00 |
UGFSEA (Unit 1) |
Please check agreement (MOU G) for eligibility. |
|
Aug. 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027 |
190.00 |
UGFSEA (Unit 2) |
Please check agreement (MOU A) for eligibility. |
|
Sept. 1, 2019 - Aug. 31, 2023 |
190.00 |
CUPE 3913 (Unit 1) |
Please check agreement for eligibility. Administered through FASR. |
| Sept. 1, 2019 - Aug. 31, 2023 |
190.00 |
CUPE 3913 (Unit 2) |
Please check agreement for eligibility. Administered through FASR. |
|
May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2026 |
190.00 |
PSA |
Please check agreement (Article LOA #7) for eligibility. |
|
May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2024 |
190.00 |
OSSTF/ TARA |
Please check agreement (Article 26.05 & MOA #4) for eligibility. |
|
May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025 |
190.00 |
CUPE 1334 |
Please check agreement (Article 28.07) for eligibility. |