Pilot project alters emergency leave

New rules come after employer feedback to Ontario government’s workplace review

Back in 2001, Ontario introduced a Personal Emergency Leave as part of its Employment Standards Act. The change meant employees at workplaces with 50 or more workers could take up to 10 days of unpaid leave due to personal illness, injury or medical emergency, or a death, illness, medical emergency or urgent matter related to family members.

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