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B.C. to extend unpaid leave for ‘catastrophic’ illness, injury: Eby
The government aims to protect workers facing serious health challenges by guaranteeing job security during up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave under new employment standards.
- On Monday , the British Columbia government proposed amending the Employment Standards Act to allow up to 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for 'catastrophic' illness or injury.
- Facing a legal gap, the Labour Ministry said the Employment Standards Act lacks job protection for long-term illness, and Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside said changes will embed B.C. Human Rights Code safeguards.
- Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside said coverage would extend to survivors of intimate partner violence, many showing traumatic brain injury signs, and people diagnosed with cancer .
- Premier David Eby said the leave ensures people with a 'catastrophic' illness can take needed time without job worries, and Whiteside said, `It's vital that we provide this important assurance to workers and their families.`
- The government noted the move aligns B.C. with Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, and Premier David Eby said the change would take effect this fall if the bill passes.
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B.C. to add unpaid leave for ‘catastrophic’ illness, injury: Eby
The British Columbia government has proposed changes to the province's Employment Standards Act to allow up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave each year for people facing a "catastrophic" illness or injury.
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B.C. to extend unpaid leave for ‘catastrophic’ illness, injury: Eby
The British Columbia government is proposing changes to the province’s Employment Standards Act to allow up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave each year for people facing what Premier David Eby described as “catastrophic” illness or injury.
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B.C. to extend unpaid leave for 'catastrophic' illness, injury: Eby
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