For some HPZ managers and supervisors, communication using a mobile device is essential to their work duties. Below are the guidelines HPZ uses to support and provide these communication needs

MOBILE SERVICE PLANS

• HPZ Crusher Services provides and manages the individual’s mobile service plan. On the Date of Issue, this was provided by Telus Mobility.

• HPZ mobile service plans are not taxable benefits and are not subject to income tax, CPP or EI withholding.

• HPZ notifies individuals of the services included at the commencement of their mobile service plan contract and when service plan changes are made.

• Individuals may use their HPZ provided mobile service for personal use.

  • Individuals will reimburse HPZ Crusher Services Inc. any additional charges resulting from personal use within 60 days.

  • Records of HPZ mobile service statements are kept for a minimum of 7 years as required by the Canada Revenue Agency.

MOBILE DEVICES

• Individuals provided with an HPZ mobile service plan are expected to provide their own mobile device.

• Individuals may claim a Mobile Device Allowance, up to $250 CAD per year, to offset the cost of purchasing of a mobile device.

  • Allowances may be applied to the purchase of ONE mobile device in a calendar year, excluding accessories.

  • Unused allowances in a calendar year may be accumulated and applied to a mobile device purchase in the future.

  • Status of an individual’s allowance is available in their monthly Pay Statement.

• To make an allowance claim, individuals must complete the HPZ Expense Claim Google Form and submit a picture of their itemized receipt.

  • Mobile device allowance claims are taxable benefits and are subject to income tax, CPP and EI withholding on the employee's payroll statement when the reimbursement is made.

  • The reimbursement amount will be based on the accumulated unused allowance available and the purchase cost of the device.

  • Reimbursement will be made by direct deposit on the next payroll cycle, in 4 to 6 weeks.