has its particular variations (e.g. life insurance, sick leave). In all cases, the benefit programs are determined by mutual agreement of employers and employee associations. Although it is one of the newest of B. C.'s nine community colleges, Douglas provides employee benefits which are generally comparable to those of its counterparts. This summary of plans in effect at the three Lower Mainland colleges indicates, however, that in certain categories each college plan Bako wee Ly F VANCOUVER CITY COLLEGE CAPTLANO COLLEGE DOUGLAS COLLEGE SICK LEAVE Full-time and permanent term employ- ees earn sick leave at the rate of 1 1/2 days for each month's work to a maximum of 120 days. Full-time staff earn sick leave at the rate of 1 1/2 days for each month's work to a maximum of 22 days. - From first day of emnloyment, regular and robutionary employees have an entitlement of up to 20 working davs for each icstance of absence due to illness. ANTUAL VACATION Employees are entitled to 10 days In first two years; 15 days in 3rd to Jith year; 20 days in 12th to 23rd year; 25 days in 24th year and beyond. Ten days first three years; 15 days in 4th to 15th year; 20 days after 15 years' service. Ten days in first two years; 15 days in 3rd to 9th year; 20 days after nine years' service. otéTUTOR HOLIDAYS Eight days as required by law, plus two "College" days, f.e. Boxing Day and Easter Monday. (Same as VCC) (Same as VC2) MUNICTPAL trey Lon Particips tien is a condition of employmen: for continuous full-time employees who have completed the probationary period, No group pension plan. Probationary and regular employees participate trom first day of employ- ment. TNSURANCE All three colleges have basic and extended health-care plans. Premium cost is shared equally by employer and employee. LEFE INSURANCE When probation period is completed, permanent full-time employees partic- ipate as a condition of employment. Coverage is $3,000 for those without dependants, and up to $15,090 with dependants according to salary level. Fremium cost shared equally by college and employee. When probation is successfully com- pleted, permanent full-time employees participate as a condition of employ- ment. Coveraye is twice annual salary. Premium cost shared equally. Probationar:* and regular employees participate from first day of employ- ment. Coverage Is $5,000 without dependants, $10,000 with dependants. Premium cost shared equally. ACC! DENTAL DEATH AND DISMENBERMENT No Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan. Participants in Group Life Plan also participate in this plan. Benefit is up to twice annual salary. Premium cost shared equally by college and employee. Participants in Group Life Plan also participate in this plan. Benefit is up to $5,000 or $10,000, depending on whether employee has dependants.