Notice to federally regulated employers: 10 days of medical leave of absence with pay

By Geneviève Lay (CA) on January 20, 2022 Posted in Canada, North America

On December 17, 2021, the federally proposed Bill C-3 received royal assent. One of the material amendments made to the Canada Labour Code (Code) will allow employees to earn up to 10 days of medical leave of absence with pay in a calendar year. This amendment will apply to all employees working in a federally … Continue reading

Avis aux employeurs sous réglementation fédérale : 10 jours de congé payé pour raisons médicales

By Geneviève Lay (CA) on January 20, 2022 Posted in Canada

Le 17 décembre 2021, le projet de loi C-3 proposé par le gouvernement fédéral a reçu la sanction royale. Une des modifications importantes au Code canadien du travail (Code) est la suivante : un employé pourra acquérir au plus 10 jours de congé payé pour raisons médicales par année civile. Cette modification sera applicable à tout … Continue reading

Government Announcements for Federally-Regulated Employees

By Geneviève Lay (CA) on December 10, 2021 Posted in Canada, North America

Mandatory vaccination The federal government has announced that it will propose regulations under Part II of the Canada Labour Code (Code) – Occupational Health and Safety – to make vaccination against COVID-19 mandatory in all federally-regulated workplaces. It looks to quickly finalize these new regulations so that they are in force as of 2022. An … Continue reading