BC will now join Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick – all with up to 5 employer-paid days for those impacted by domestic and / or sexual violence
Yesterday, the BC government announced that, pending approval by Members of the Legislative Assembly, there would soon be ... up to five days of paid leave will be available for employees impacted by domestic or sexual violence, or parents of a child or dependent impacted by this kind of violence ... “ People faced with domestic and sexual violence should not have to lose pay when dealing with the aftermath ,” said Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity. With the newly introduced legislation, employees will be able to attend to their needs, or the needs of their dependent children or adults, without the worry of losing income from missing work. Employees will have paid leave, allowing them to attend medical, counselling or other appointments, look for a new home or school for their children, and rebuild their lives. Contacted yesterday, a spokesperson in the Labour Ministry indicated to me that Quebec has up to two employer paid days – ...