Thursday, March 28, 2024
ADVT 
National

Have your say on B.C.’s permanent paid sick leave

Darpan News Desk BC Government, 05 Aug, 2021 01:55 PM
  • Have your say on B.C.’s permanent paid sick leave

British Columbians are invited to provide input into the development of made-in-B.C. permanent paid sick leave to support workers and protect workplaces.

“One of the most critical lessons from the pandemic was the importance of people staying home when they are sick, to contain the spread of an illness and keep workplaces productive,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. “But many workers, especially those in lower-paying jobs without benefits, simply can’t afford to lose wages by missing work due to illness or personal injury. That’s why we are creating a permanent paid sick leave entitlement, and we want to hear from the people who will be most affected.”

In addition to outreach to key stakeholders and Indigenous partners, a public consultation process is now open and can be accessed through government’s engagement site.

There will be two phases of consultation:

  • Phase 1 (Aug. 5 to Sept. 14) – surveys will gather information from employers and workers on the kinds of paid illness and injury leaves currently provided, and how they are meeting workers’ needs; and
  • Phase 2 (Sept. 20 to Oct. 25) – informed by the surveys, options will be prepared for various paid sick leave models, including the numbers of paid days and other supports, and will be posted for public feedback and input.

“No one should have to choose between going to work sick or losing wages,” Bains said. “Paid sick leave is good for businesses, good for workers and good for our communities. By supporting people and businesses, we will help B.C.’s economy recover faster.”

In May 2021, amendments to the Employment Standards Act laid the groundwork for establishing minimum standards for a permanent paid sick leave entitlement. Following the public engagement process, paid sick leave will be established through a regulation, and come into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.

MORE National ARTICLES

Singh calls for expanded Afghan resettlement

Singh calls for expanded Afghan resettlement
At a news conference in Toronto this morning, Singh said federal officials should be "very broad" in their approach and accept parents, siblings and other relatives of interpreters whose lives are at risk as the Taliban retakes swaths of the war-torn country.

Singh calls for expanded Afghan resettlement

Hootsuite to acquire Heyday for $60 million

Hootsuite to acquire Heyday for $60 million
Social media management business Hootsuite says it has acquired artificial intelligence chatbot company Heyday. Vancouver-based Hootsuite says it agreed to pay $60 million for the company.

Hootsuite to acquire Heyday for $60 million

A group of South Asian grandmothers and kids targeted with racist slurs at a Surrey Park and had garbage thrown at them, South Asian politicians want action

A group of South Asian grandmothers and kids targeted with racist slurs at a Surrey Park and had garbage thrown at them, South Asian politicians want action
Apart from having racist remarks hurled at them garbage was also thrown at them and at the kids at the park. Sahiba Sangha decided to look into the incident further when her grandmother came home and she realized something was not right.

A group of South Asian grandmothers and kids targeted with racist slurs at a Surrey Park and had garbage thrown at them, South Asian politicians want action

South Vancouver shooting lands man in hospital

South Vancouver shooting lands man in hospital
Police found the man at East 59th Avenue and Knight Street just after 3pm. The victim's injuries are non life threatening.

South Vancouver shooting lands man in hospital

Ajay Dilawri of the Dilawri Group has been bestowed with the Order of BC

Ajay Dilawri of the Dilawri Group has been bestowed with the Order of BC
Ajay Dilawri is a leading entrepreneur whose vision, perseverance, leadership, and social conscience continues to improve the lives of many people in our province. He has made a significant and far-reaching impact  throughout B.C.

Ajay Dilawri of the Dilawri Group has been bestowed with the Order of BC

Surrey RCMP need public's help in locating high risk missing person Jaskaran Sandhu

Surrey RCMP need public's help in locating high risk missing person Jaskaran Sandhu
UPDATE: Jaskaran Sandhu has been found safe and sound. He has been re-united with his family.

Surrey RCMP need public's help in locating high risk missing person Jaskaran Sandhu