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Manitoba public health officials reported one death and 152 new COVID-19 cases Monday. Overall, there were eight deaths since Friday due to COVID including…

The $16 million COVID-19 Sick Leave Program is expected to help more than 100,000 Nova Scotians

Program is for sick days taken between May 10 and July 31 and covers wages up to $160 a day

The Nova Scotia government wants people who should be taking sick days to be able to do so without the fear of financial repercussions amidst this thi...

Access to Paid Sick Leave for Nova Scotians May 12, 2021 - 2:37 PM Nova Scotians who must take time off work due to COVID-19 may now qualify for up to four paid sick days under Nova Scotia’s new COVID-19 Sick Leave Program. The $16 million program is expected to help more than 100,000 Nova Scotians. People who cannot work remotely and miss less than 50 per cent of their scheduled work time in a one-week period due to COVID-19 may be eligible. This includes those who need to take time off beca...

Unifor National : Nova Scotia temporary and voluntary paid sick day program falls short 05/12/2021 | 05:12pm EDT Send by mail : Message : May 12, 2021 HALIFAX-While it is a positive first step Nova Scotias temporary and voluntary paid sick leave program falls short of providing the protection that all workers need. This paid sick leave program runs for a scant 82 days and will only benefit those who get sick or require time off to get a COVID test, get vaccinated or self-isolate wi...

People who have to take time off work because of COVID-19 can now qualify for up to four paid sick days under the province’s new Sick Leave Program. The province says the $16 million program is expected to distribute money to more than 100,000 people. People who can’t work remotely and miss less than half of their scheduled work time in a one-week period may be eligible. That includes people waiting for a PCR test, as well as those who are getting tested, are self-isolating while waiting fo...