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

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 because they are awaiting a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test appointment, and those who are getting ...

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 Scotia's 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 within that time frame,' said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. 'On top of that, it's voluntary ...

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