Ontario workers get 3 new leaves

Employers need to update policies to incorporate new family-related leaves

 Workers in Ontario will soon have three new unpaid leaves of absence under the province’s Employment Standards Act.

On Oct. 29, legislation will come into effect allowing employees to take time off work to provide care for a family member with a serious medical condition, to care for a critically ill child or if their child disappears or dies because of a probable crime.

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